Definition of "Elimination Period"

The period of time between the date the illness or disability commences and the beginning of the benefit payment period. It is sometimes referred to as the Qualifying Period.

The consecutive number of days for which no benefits are payable at the start of a claim. An insured must be disabled all of those days.

An individual must be disabled for a certain amount of time before they can start receiving disability benefits, this length of time is called "elimination period"

In a disability income policy, this refers to the number of days before the insured becomes eligible for benefits.

Period of time (beginning with the first day of illness or injury) during which no benefits are payable under a disability insurance policy. Benefits are paid only for costs incurred after the end of the elimination period.