Insurance terms

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Certificate of Creditable Coverage

Proof of a person’s current or most recent insurance policy details will come via this official document, usually provided when coverage ends or changes. It provides evidence that legally entitles you to enroll in another individual or group health plan without exclusions or waiting periods imposed based on preexisting conditions. Certificates list the start and end dates, covered dependents, prior payer contact info, policy numbers, etc.