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effective through

the last date on which the insurance coverage is in effect, with coverage continuing through that date.

In plain English

This marks the coverage period's end point. Insurance still applies on that final day, not just until the day before.

In context

Here, it labels the ending date of the coverage period and indicates that coverage remains in effect on that date.

Situation
Enrolling in policies and reading coverage, member, beneficiary, and effective-date labels
What it communicates
labels the end date shown for a coverage period

Meaning limits

By itself, this term does not say when the coverage began or whether it continues after that date.

Examples

“Her travel insurance was effective through 30 June, so she was still insured on 30 June itself.”

Core meaning

“While the renewal is reviewed, the family policy remains effective through 30 June.”

In context

  • end date Broader Term

    This sense is a specific kind of end date for a period of coverage.

  • effective from Contrast

    This marks the starting date rather than the last covered date.