Hospital Indemnity Insurance | Allstate

Hospital Indemnity Insurance | Allstate

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Helps you pay for out-of-pocket expenses that result from a covered hospital stay.

Here's what you need to know

Hospital Indemnity Insurance provides you with a cash benefit you can use to help pay expenses when you have a covered hospital stay.

 

If you’ve ever been hospitalized, then you already know that your major medical insurance may not pay all your medical expenses. Whatever remains is what you’ll be expected to pay on your own. Deductibles, copays, coinsurance, out-of-network charges, and other uncovered expenses can add up, even for a short hospital stay. 

 

That’s where Hospital Indemnity Insurance comes in handy. You can use the cash benefit you receive from this policy to help you cover not just bills related to your medical care, but any other expenses as well.

 

  • Pays a benefit for you to use however you want
  • The payment is made directly to you
  • It can help pay out-of-pocket expenses related to hospital stays
  • In addition to medical care, you may use it to pay for things like childcare, lodging, or over-the-counter medication

 

You can collect this benefit in addition to other coverage you have, including your employer’s major medical plan, any other type of medical coverage, disability insurance, or other benefits you may be eligible to collect. However, it is NOT health insurance and does not satisfy the requirement of minimum essential coverage under federal law.

A hospital stay may be costly to your finances in two ways:

 

  • Medical bills. After being admitted, you are charged for each day you’re in the hospital – and even a short stay may end up being costly. In addition to the hospital stay itself, treatments, tests, and surgery can add to the costs.
  • Lost wages. Each day in the hospital could mean taking time off of work, or a family member may take time away from their job to help support you. If this affects the paycheck that your family relies on, you may need to use savings or even borrow money. Hospital Indemnity Insurance helps eliminate your financial concerns.  

 

Since you have the freedom and flexibility to choose how you spend your benefit payment, you can use it to help pay for anything you want. Even use it to help pay regular living expenses such as grocery bills, mortgage payments, child care, and transportation – all of which could become a concern if you lose income while you’re in the hospital.

 

Instead of turning to your savings or taking on credit card debt to pay those medical bills, you can use the cash you receive from this policy to help pay them. That means more time spent focused on getting well again.

You are eligible to enroll in Hospital Indemnity Insurance during the following times:

 

  1. Within your new hire enrollment period
  2. If you have a qualifying life event (you get married, have a baby, etc.)
  3. During your employer’s annual enrollment

 

Check with your employer’s human resources/benefits team for specifics about these timeframes.

 

Keep in mind: If you enroll during these timeframes, you have what is called "guaranteed issue," subject to any applicable pre-existing condition limitations, and you must meet the “Actively at Work” requirement to be eligible.

These form(s) are in Adobe Acrobat Reader (PDF) format and are available for downloading and printing.

 

Add brochures or plan overviews here if provided.

 

How It Works

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Someone enrolls in 

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

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After insurance is in effect, they have a hospital stay due to a covered accident or sickness

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They receive a payment

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They use the money however they choose

Someone is admitted to a hospital for a covered accident or sickness.

That’s when Hospital Indemnity Insurance comes in.

Because they have Hospital Indemnity Insurance, they get a cash payment they can use for any expenses they want – medical or otherwise.

Frequently Asked Questions

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  • Who is the provider?

    Allstate Benefits

     

    Allstate Benefits is a leading provider of supplemental insurance coverage to over 50,000 groups and insures more than four million people nationwide. For more than six decades, Allstate Benefits has delivered superior products and services with cutting-edge technology, exceptional customer service and compassionate claims administration.

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  • When is a benefit paid under the plan?

    Once your insurance is effective, you’ll receive benefits for a covered hospital stay. These benefits vary by state and may have other limitations and exclusions that may affect what’s payable. See your disclosure statement or outline of coverage/disclosure document for full details on your coverage.
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  • Who in my family is eligible for this program?

    Members of your family who are considered eligible to enroll for this insurance include:

    • You – if you are an active employee
    • Your legal spouse
    • Your eligible dependent children

     

    You must be enrolled in coverage for eligible members of your family to also enroll. 

  • How much does coverage cost?

    This is group insurance offered at group rates. Refer to the policy documents for complete details. 
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  • Do I have to answer health questions or take a medical exam?

    Your Hospital Indemnity Insurance is guaranteed issue, subject to any applicable pre-existing condition limitations, and you must meet the “Actively at Work” requirement to be eligible.
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  • What if my employment status changes?

    Good news! If you leave or retire from your current employer, you may be able to continue your Hospital Indemnity Insurance without interruption (subject to applicable law and the policy’s terms and conditions). Although payroll deduction will no longer be available, you can opt for other payment methods such as direct bank account deduction, credit card billing or home billing. Coverage and premiums are not affected by you leaving the group.
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  • When would my coverage start?

    Coverage is effective on the 1st of the month after coverage is approved by Allstate Benefits.
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  • Am I really free to use the payment any way I choose?

    Yes, you are! There are no restrictions or requirements about how you can use your hospital cash benefit. You don’t even need to use it on expenses you incur while you’re in the hospital – you can use it for expenses after you’re discharged. You’re free to use this money on anything you choose, including out-of-pocket medical expenses and/or non-medical expenses such as regular monthly bills if you’re out of work. 

Are you ready To Enroll?

Act now to put Hospital Indemnity Insurance in place to help offset expenses that may not be covered by other insurance.

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  • Carrier Disclaimers

    The coverage provided is limited benefit supplemental insurance underwritten by American Heritage Life Insurance Company (Home Office, Jacksonville, FL). This is a brief overview of the benefits available. Details of the coverage, including exclusions and other limitations are included in the certificates issued.

     

    Allstate Benefits is the marketing name used by American Heritage Life Insurance Company, a subsidiary of The Allstate Corporation.

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