A period of time during which the recurrence of a condition is considered as being a continuation of a prior period of disability or hospital confinement.
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A provision in some health insurance policies, which specifies an period of time during which the recurrence of a condition is considered a continuation of a prior period of disability or hospital conferment.
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UK: Income protection clause defining the period that must elapse before a recurrence of a prior disablement claim will be regarded as a new claim, to be admitted for benefits only when any newly commenced deferred period has ended. If the recurrence is within the defined period, the renewed disablement is regarded as a continuation of the prior claim.
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MEDICAL,USA: Provision in a health insurance policy that states the time period that must elapse between a prior illness and a current one. Benefits might be available if the current illness occurs beyond the elapsed time period. Also called recurring claim provision .