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Scenario

A condition starts during the waiting period

Waiting periodsPractical example
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PolicyNewly effective
SymptomsDuring waiting period
ClaimSubmitted later
Key issueTiming and records

This scenario illustrates why the date symptoms first appear can matter even when treatment occurs after the waiting period ends.

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