In plain English
It means there is a set amount of time to wait first. Only after that time has passed can a person qualify to sign up for the plan.
In context
Here, "waiting period" indicates a note about the required amount of time that must pass before a person can become eligible to enroll in the plan.
- Situation
- Enrolling in policies and reading coverage, member, beneficiary, and effective-date labels
- What it communicates
- labels a timing requirement note near coverage-start information
Meaning limits
The term by itself does not state how long that required time is.
Examples
“After she started work, Maya had a waiting period before she could enroll in the insurance plan.”
“The enrollment letter mentions a waiting period before new employees can enroll in the insurance plan.”