The mandatory 'payment of claims' provision specifies:
Explanation
The payment of claims provision states who receives the benefit money: benefits are ordinarily paid to the insured, while any death benefit under the policy is paid to the designated beneficiary (or the estate if none is named). It does not set the premium, the deductible, or the elimination period, which are addressed elsewhere. This provision ensures there is a clear, contractually defined recipient for each type of benefit.
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