BenefitNest - Insurance Glossary ================================================ Short definitions of common health insurance words employees see in policy documents. 1. Sum insured: Maximum cover available under the policy period 2. Co-pay: Share of admissible claim paid by the insured person 3. Deductible: Amount you pay before policy benefit starts 4. Waiting period: Time before a listed condition becomes covered 5. PED: Pre-existing disease declared before policy start 6. Network hospital: Hospital with cashless arrangement 7. Reimbursement: Claim paid after you submit bills and documents 8. Daycare procedure: Treatment needing less than 24-hour admission due to medical advancement This is a general educational checklist. Verify policy wording, HR notes, insurer/TPA rules, and current regulations before acting.