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Health · Chapter 19 · Policy Issue & Delivery

Delivery (Policy) Receipt

Definition
Signed by the insured when the producer delivers the policy, giving the insurer proof of delivery. Important because it can designate the start of the policy's free-look period.
In plain English
The signed "package received" slip that starts the free-look clock.
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Verified against primary sources · 2026-08-07