Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Hospital indemnity insurance can help you be more financially prepared for the unexpected costs that may come from a hospital1 stay.
Help pay for out-of-pocket costs related to hospital stays
Unexpected hospital1 stays can lead to expenses that quickly add up. Even the best medical plans could leave you with expenses for services not covered. Hospital indemnity insurance provides you a benefit for a covered event that can help cover the costs you might not anticipate, so you can focus more on recovering and less on how much the next test is going to cost.
- You’ll receive a lump sum payment to use as you see fit
- Pays regardless of what your medical insurance covers
- Coverage for hospital admission, stays and inpatient2 rehab may be included3
Did you know studies show that you can spend on average $11,700 for a hospital stay in the US?4
Plan Details
Lump-sum payment to use as you see fit for yourself and your family.
Help Alleviate the Cost from Hospital Stays
Supplement your current health plan and help protect your finances with hospital indemnity insurance.
1 Hospital does not include certain facilities such as nursing homes, convalescent care or extended care facilities. See your Disclosure Statement or Outline of Coverage/Disclosure Document for full details.
2 Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit Benefit is standardly applied for covered Accidents only. It is available as an add-on for Sickness.
3 The Admission Benefit is not payable for Emergency Room treatment or outpatient treatment. The payment of the admission benefit requires a Confinement. Hospital Confinement requires the assignment to a bed as a resident inpatient in a Hospital (including an Intensive Care Unit of a Hospital) on the advice of a Physician or confinement in an observation area within a Hospital for a period of no less than 20 continuous hours on the advice of a Physician. Please consult your certificate for details.
4 Source: https://www.peoplekeep.com/blog/infographic-how-much-does-a-hospital-stay-cost Published on April 26, 2022
5 There may be a pre-existing exclusion for covered sicknesses. See your Disclosure Statement or Outline of Coverage/Disclosure Document for full details.
6 Coverage is guaranteed provided (1) the employee is actively at work and (2) dependents to be covered are not subject to medical restrictions as set forth on the enrollment form and in the Certificate. Some states require the insured to have medical coverage. Additional restrictions may apply to dependents serving in the armed forces or living overseas.
7 Eligibility for portability through the Continuation of Insurance with Premium Payment provision may be subject to certain eligibility requirements and limitations. For more information, contact your MetLife representative.
METLIFE'S HOSPITAL INDEMNITY INSURANCE IS A LIMITED BENEFIT GROUP INSURANCE POLICY. The policy is 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 policy or its provisions may vary or be unavailable in some states. There may be a preexisting condition limitation for hospital sickness benefits. MetLife’s Hospital Indemnity Insurance may be subject to benefit reductions that begin at age 65. 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.