Common use of Temporary Absence Clause in Contracts

Temporary Absence. A Member who is temporarily absent from work for whatever reason may be deemed to continue as a Member, as specified in the Schedule under Temporary Absence. If payment of premiums has been discontinued during any such period of Temporary Absence then the benefit of the Member may be recommenced without evidence of health following the Member’s completion of two consecutive calendar months without absence in his normal occupation after return to work. For this purpose normal occupation means the occupation followed by the Member immediately prior to the commencement of his Temporary Absence.