Dependent Life Coverage

Definition


Dependent Life Coverage: A supplementary insurance benefit under a Canadian group or individual life-insurance plan that pays a lump-sum benefit in the event of the death of the policyholder’s spouse, common-law partner, or eligible child. The amount is typically smaller than the primary insured’s death benefit and is intended to help the insured meet immediate costs such as funeral expenses and short-term adjustments. Eligibility criteria, benefit amounts, and age limits for dependent children are defined in the policy documents. Coverage terminates when the spouse is no longer considered a dependent (e.g., due to divorce) or when a child passes the insurer’s age limit (often 21, or 25 if a full-time student).

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