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Health · Chapter 18 · Claims Provisions

Claim Forms Provision

Definition
Mandatory provision requiring the insurer to supply a claim (proof of loss) form within 15 days of receiving notice of claim. If it fails, the insured may submit proof of loss by any means available and the insurer must accept it as adequate.
In plain English
Company has 15 days to send you the paperwork — miss the deadline and your handwritten version counts.
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