The truth is accidents happen, which can lead to unexpected expenses. Take comfort in knowing you have the financial support to cover these expenses.
Medical insurance is good to have, but it may not cover everything. Adding Accident Insurance coverage through your employer can help with unexpected costs such as those not covered by a medical plan like co-pays, deductibles, etc.
With Accident Insurance, the money is paid directly to you, so you have the flexibility to use it however you choose. And you can receive a benefit payment regardless of what you medical plan may cover.
Plan Highlights
Paid all at once directly to you to spend as you see fit, such as on out-of-pocket expenses like deductibles,copays, medical transportation, childcare, and more.1
May include benefits for injures, medical services and treatments, hospitalization,2 and lodging.3
Easy enrollment for you, your spouse or partner,5 and children,6 along with hassle-free claims.
Take your coverage with you, if you ever leave your employer
Yes, you can use your benefit payment as you see fit. Use it to help cover your household bills, medical insurance deductibles, copayments, and more.
Benefit payments will be paid directly to you, not to the doctors, hospitals, or other healthcare providers. You will receive a benefit check, payable to you, for maximum convenience.
Accidents can happen to anyone at any time—when playing sports, exercising, doing home repairs or cooking—which can lead to broken bones, fractures and dislocations,8 concussions, or second- andthird-degree burns. And accidental injuries can be costly. Even quality medical plans can leave you withextra expenses to pay. Costs like plan deductibles, copays for doctor visits, and extra costs forout-of-network care can add up fast. Having the financial support you may need when the time comes may mean less worry for you and your family.
Yes. If your employer offers Accident Insurance, your acceptance is guaranteed, regardless of your health. You just need to be actively employed for your coverage to be effective. There are no medical exams to takeand no health questions to answer.
No. This supplemental insurance will be effective on the date of your coverage as long as you are actively employed. There are no waiting periods to satisfy.
Yes. Once all required information is received, claims are generally processed within 10 business days.9 Only one claim form is needed per accident, and every claim is reviewed by a claims professional.
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Living a debt- and worry-free life starts with proactive planning. Accident Insurance coverage may help youto avoid financial worry.
Mia explains how having Accident Insurance helped give her the financial support she needed to pay for the unexpected costs.
1 Covered services/treatments must be the result of an accident or sickness as defined in the grouppolicy/certificate. See your Disclosure Statement or Outline of Coverage/Disclosure Document for moredetails.
2 Hospital does not include certain facilities such as nursing homes, convalescent care, or extended carefacilities. See MetLife's Disclosure Statement or Outline of Coverage/Disclosure Document for full details.
3 The lodging benefit is not available in all states. It provides a benefit for a companion accompanying acovered insured while hospitalized, provided that lodging is at least 50 miles from insured's primaryresidence.
4 Coverage is guaranteed provided (1) the employee is actively at work and (2) dependents to be coveredare not subject to medical restrictions as set forth on the enrollment form and in the Certificate. Some statesrequire the insured to have medical coverage. Additional restrictions apply to dependents serving in thearmed forces or living overseas.
5 Coverage for Domestic Partners, civil union partners ,and reciprocal beneficiaries varies by state. Please contact MetLife for more information.
6 Children may be covered to age 26. There are benefit reductions that may begin at age 65.
7 Eligibility for portability through the Continuation of Insurance with Premium Payment provision may besubject to certain eligibility requirements and limitations. For more information, contact your MetLife representative.
8 Chip fractures are paid at 25% of Fracture Benefit and partial dislocations are paid at 25% of Dislocation Benefit.
9 Applies only to "clean" claims. A clean claim is a claim submitted with all the required information necessary to process the claim; no missing information requiring additional follow up with the subscriber. It generally takes 10 business days to process "clean" claims.
METLIFE CRITICAL ILLNESS INSURANCE (CII) IS A LIMITED BENEFIT GROUP INSURANCE POLICY. Like most group accident and health insurance policies, MetLife’s CII policies contain certain exclusions, limitations and terms for keeping them in force. Product features and availability may vary by state. The plan may include a pre-existing condition exclusion. After a covered condition occurs, there is a benefit suspension period during which benefits will not be paid for a recurrence, except in the case of individuals covered under a New York certificate. MetLife offers CII with either Attained Age or Issue Age rates. Attained Age rates are based on 5-year age bands and will increase when a Covered Person reaches a new age band. MetLife’s Issue Age CII is guaranteed renewable, and may include a Benefit Reduction Due to Age provision. Premium rates for MetLife’s Issue Age CII are based on age at the time of the initial coverage effective date and will not increase due to age; premium rates for increases in coverage, including the addition of dependents’ coverage, if applicable, will be based on the covered person’s age at the time of the initial coverage effective date. Rates are subject to change for MetLife’s Issue Age CII on a class-wide basis. A more detailed description of the benefits, limitations, and exclusions applicable can be found in the applicable Disclosure Statement or Outline of Coverage/Disclosure Document available at time of enrollment. For complete details of coverage and availability, please refer to the group policy form GPNP07-CI, GPNP09-CI, GPNP10-CI, GPNP14-CI or contact MetLife for more information. Benefits are underwritten by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, New York, New York.
MetLife's Critical Illness Insurance is not intended to be a substitute for Medical Coverage providing benefits for medical treatment, including hospital, surgical and medical expenses. MetLife's Critical Illness Insurance does not provide reimbursement for such expenses.
METLIFE'S ACCIDENT AND HOSPITAL INDEMNITY INSURANCE POLICIES ARE LIMITED BENEFIT GROUP INSURANCE POLICIES. The policies are not intended to be a substitute for medical coverage and certain states may require the insured to have medical coverage to enroll for the coverage. The policies or their provisions may vary or be unavailable in some states. Prior hospital confinement may be required to receive certain benefits. There may be a preexisting condition limitation for hospital sickness benefits, if applicable. MetLife’s Accident and Hospital Indemnity Insurance may be subject to benefit reductions that begin at age 65. And, like most group accident and health insurance policies, policies offered by MetLife may contain certain exclusions, limitations and terms for keeping them in force. For complete details of coverage and availability, please refer to the group policy form GPNP12-AX, GPNP13-HI, GPNP16-HI or GPNP12-AX-PASG, or contact MetLife. Benefits are underwritten by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, New York, New York. In certain states, availability of MetLife's Group Hospital Indemnity Insurance is pending regulatory approval.
Hospital does not include certain facilities such as nursing homes, convalescent care or extended care facilities. See MetLife's Disclosure Statement or Outline of Coverage/Disclosure Document for full details.
