Common use of Mortality Benefit Clause in Contracts

Mortality Benefit. We will pay covered veterinary expenses that you incur during the policy term for fees associated with the death of your pet due to injury or illness. We will pay for: (1) a veterinarian to humanely euthanize your pet; (2) cre- mation and burial expenses; and (3) the price you paid for your pet up to the maximum benefit of $1,000. If you did not pay for your pet, or have no formal proof of how much you paid in the form of an original receipt, we will pay you one hundred fifty dollars ($150). Your policy will be cancelled and we will refund any unearned premium on a prorated basis. You must send us a completed claim form including the original receipt for veterinary ex- penses; and the original receipt for the price you paid for your pet. We will not pay for the price you paid for your pet if your dog was eight years of age or older, or your cat was ten