Benefit period
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A benefit period is a length of time during which a benefit is paid. This may be a government benefit such as the British Housing Benefit,[1] or a healthcare benefit system such as the American Medicare, or payment from an insurance policy such as a Payment protection insurance[2] which covers mortgage or other commitments after accident, illness or redundancy. It may also be known as the Payment period.[3][4]
A related terms is Benefit week[5] used in calculation of entitlement to benefits.
