A&H Policy ProvisionsQuestion 27 of 315
Under the Time Limit on Certain Defenses provision, after how many years from issue can the insurer no longer rescind an A&H policy for a non-fraudulent misstatement on the application?
a.1 year
b.2 years
c.3 years
d.5 years
Explanation
The incontestability window for individual A&H policies is two years from the date of issue. After that, only fraudulent misstatements remain contestable; ordinary errors no longer support rescission.
Law Reference: Cal. Ins. Code §10350.2Practice all 315 questions free — no signup required.
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