Plan Administrator: Trawick International | AM Best Rating: A+ | Underwriter: National Mutual Insurance
CLAIMS
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS - The Company, or its designated representative, will pay a claim after receipt of acceptable Proof of Loss.
Benefits for Loss of life are payable to Your beneficiary. If a beneficiary is not otherwise designated by You, benefits for Loss of life will be paid to the first of the following surviving preference beneficiaries:
All other claims will be paid to You. In the event You are a minor, incompetent or otherwise unable to give a valid release for the claim, the Company may make arrangement to pay claims to Your legal guardian, committee or other qualified representative.
Any payment made in good faith will discharge the Company's liability to the extent of the claim.
NOTICE OF CLAIM - Written notice of claim must be given by the claimant (either You or someone acting for You) to the Company or its designated representative within twenty (20) days after a covered Loss first begins or as soon as reasonably possible. Notice should include Your name and the Plan number. Notice should be sent to the Company’s administrative office, or to the Company's designated representative.
PROOF OF LOSS - The claimant must send the Company, or its designated representative, Proof of Loss within ninety (90) days after a covered Loss occurs or as soon as reasonably possible. Failure to furnish such proof within the time required shall not invalidate nor reduce any claim if it was not reasonably possible to give proof within such time, provided such proof is furnished as soon as reasonably possible and in no event, except in the absence of legal capacity, later than one year from the time proof is otherwise required.
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION AND AUTOPSY - The Company, or its designated representative, at its own expense, have the right to have You examined as often as reasonable necessary while a claim is pending. The Company, or its designated representative, also has the right to have an autopsy made unless prohibited by law.
TIME OF PAYMENT OF CLAIMS - Benefits payable under this Certificate for any Loss other than Loss for which this Certificate provides any periodic payment will be paid immediately upon receipt of due written Proof of such Loss. Subject to due written Proof of Loss, all accrued indemnities for Loss for which this Certificate provides periodic payment will be paid monthly and any balance remaining unpaid upon the termination of liability, will be paid immediately upon receipt of due written proof.
All claims shall be paid within thirty (30) days following receipt by the Company of due Proof of Loss. Failure to pay within such period shall entitle the claimant to interest at the rate of six (6) percent per annum from the thirtieth (30th) day after receipt of such Proof of Loss to the date of late payment, provided that interest amounting to less than one dollar need not be paid. You or Your assignee shall be notified by the Company or designated representative of any known failure to provide sufficient documentation for a due Proof of Loss within thirty (30) days after receipt of the claim. Any required interest payments shall be made within thirty (30) days after the payment.
FOR FILING A CLAIM
Contact the Nationwide Plan Administrator at:
Customer Service: 888-352-3169
Direct Line: 727-725-7522
Mailing Address: Attention: Co-ordinated Benefit Plans, LLC
On Behalf of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and Affiliated Companies
P.O. Box 26222
Tampa, FL 33623
Or E-mail your information to: NWTravClaims@cbpinsure.com
IMPORTANT: To facilitate prompt claims settlement, You will be asked to provide proof of Your loss. Therefore, be sure to obtain the following as applicable: 1.) For medical claims - detailed medical statements from treating physicians where and when the accident or Sickness occurred as well as receipts for medical services and supplies; 2.) For baggage and baggage delay claims - reports from parties responsible (i.e. airline, cruiseline, etc.) for loss, theft, damage or delay. Some claims may also require a police report. Please obtain receipts for lost or damaged items; 3.) For trip delay claims - a statement from party causing delay and receipts for expenses; 4.) For cancellation/interruption claims - Your travel invoice, the cancellation or interruption date, original unused tickets/vouchers, the travel organizer's cancellation clause with regard to nonrefundable losses. You will also be asked to provide proof of payment.