Benefits will not be payable for any loss or Injury that is
caused by, results from, or is contributed to by:
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Intentionally self-inflicted Injury, suicide or attempted suicide, while sane.
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War or any act of war, whether declared or not.
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Active participation in a riot or insurrection.
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Service in the military, naval or air service of any country or international
organization.
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Piloting or serving as a crewmember or riding in any aircraft except as a
fare-paying passenger on a regularly scheduled or charter airline.
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Work related injuries covered under Worker’s Compensation, Employer’s Liability
Laws, or similar occupational benefits.
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Medical mishap or negligence, including malpractice.
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While traveling outside the United States, Canada, Mexico, or any United States
possessions, except for a Medical Emergency or a covered Accidental Death or
Accidental Dismemberment.
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Treatment provided in a governmental hospital, benefits provided under a
government program (except Medicaid or Medicare), and any other services for
which no charge is normally made in the absence of insurance.
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Treatment by an Immediate Family member or a member of the Covered Person’s
household.
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Alcoholism, drug addiction or the use of any drug or narcotic except as
prescribed by a Doctor.
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Cosmetic care, except for Medically Necessary reconstructive plastic surgery.
Reconstructive plastic surgery is defined as:
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Surgery to restore normal bodily functions; or
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Surgery to improve functional impairment by anatomic alteration made necessary
as a result of a congenital birth defect; or
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Breast reconstruction following a mastectomy.
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Dental treatment, except for Injury to sound, natural teeth.
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Hernia, adenoids, tonsils, varicose veins, appendix, disorder of the
reproductive organs, voluntary abortion, or elective sterilization within 6
months after the Covered Person’s effective date of insurance.
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Rest care, convalescent care, or rehabilitative care.
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Treatment of Mental or Nervous Disorders.
In addition to the General Exclusions, we will not pay
benefits for Injury or death to which a contributing cause is:
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The Covered Person’s violation or attempt to violate any duly-enacted law, or
the commission or attempt to commit an assault or a felony, or that occurs
while the Insured is engaged in an illegal activity or occupation.
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Injury or death from an Accident where the Covered Person’s intoxication would
be considered a contributing cause to the Accident. Intoxication is determined
according to the laws and/or regulations of the jurisdiction in which the
Accident occurred. It will be considered a contributing cause if:
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An investigation into the cause of the Accident by a police department or other
government body makes such determination; or
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It meets a “prudent and reasonable” test. “Prudent and reasonable” means that a
review of the circumstances of the Accident by an ordinarily prudent person
would find that the most reasonable interpretation of the facts indicate that
intoxication was a causal factor.
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Loss for which the Covered Person would not be responsible in the absence of
this Coverage.
In addition to the General Exclusions, Accident
Medical/Dental Expense Benefits will not be paid for:
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Treatment of hernia, Osgood-Schlatter’s Disease, osteochronditis, appendicitis,
osteomyelitis, cardiac disease or conditions, pathological fractures,
congenital weakness, or detached retina unless caused by Injury, whether or not
caused by a Covered Accident.
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Pregnancy, childbirth, miscarriage, abortion or any complications of any of
these conditions.
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Mental and Nervous Disorders (except as provided in the Group Policy).
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Damage to or loss of dentures or bridges, or damage to existing orthodontic
equipment (except as specifically covered by the Group Policy).
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Expense incurred for treatment of Temporomandibular or Craniomandibular joint
dysfunction and associated myofacial pain (except as provided by the Group
Policy).
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Covered medical expenses for which the Covered Person would not be responsible
in the absence of this Coverage.
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Any expense paid or payable by any other valid and collectible group insurance
plan.
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Conditions that are not caused by a Covered Accident.
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Any treatment, service or supply not specifically covered by the Group Policy.