Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Fixed cash benefits that help clients manage out-of-pocket costs during a hospital stay.

Simple Protection for Unexpected Hospital Expenses

Hospital indemnity insurance provides fixed cash benefits when a client is admitted to the hospital or receives certain types of care. These payments go directly to the insured and can be used for any purpose, including medical bills, deductibles, travel, or everyday expenses.

For agents, hospital indemnity plans offer a straightforward way to help clients prepare for the financial impact of a hospital stay, especially when paired with other coverage.

Hospital Indemnity Carriers

New Horizons works with a range of carriers offering hospital indemnity products. Plans vary in benefit structure, underwriting, and eligibility, giving agents flexibility to match coverage to client needs.

How These Plans Provide Value

Hospital indemnity plans pay a predetermined cash benefit based on covered events, such as hospital admission, daily stays, or specific treatments.

Key Features:

  • Fixed cash payouts paid directly to the client
  • Flexible use of funds with no restrictions on how benefits are spent
  • Simple plan designs that are easy for clients to understand
  • Optional riders in some plans for additional coverage

These plans are not designed to replace primary health coverage, but to complement it.

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A Practical Complement to Major Medical Coverage

Hospital indemnity insurance is often used alongside other coverage to help offset gaps.

Common use cases include:

  • Supporting clients with high deductibles or out-of-pocket exposure
  • Adding protection for those enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans
  • Providing additional financial support during recovery periods
  • Helping cover non-medical costs such as transportation or lost income

For many clients, the appeal is predictability. They know what benefit they will receive if a covered event occurs.

Positioning Hospital Indemnity Coverage

When discussing hospital indemnity plans with clients, it can help to focus on how the coverage fits within their broader financial picture.

Points to review:

  • Expected out-of-pocket exposure under their current health coverage
  • Budget and willingness to trade premium for added certainty
  • Likelihood of hospital utilization based on age and health history

These plans are often most effective when presented as part of a coordinated coverage strategy.

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Resources to Help You Offer These Plans

New Horizons provides access to quoting tools, carrier materials, and guidance to help you evaluate hospital indemnity options.

Depending on the carrier, you may be able to:

  • Quote and enroll through IntegrityCONNECT
  • Access carrier-specific portals for plan details and applications
  • Review product guides and training materials

Our team is available to help you identify appropriate options for your clients.

Add Practical Protection for Your Clients

Hospital indemnity plans can help clients manage the financial impact of a hospital stay with predictable, flexible benefits.