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elective coverage

[ɪˈlɛktɪv ˈkʌvərɪdʒ]
nounpl: elective coverages
cobertura eletiva
1. Insurance coverage that is optional and chosen by the policyholder rather than mandatory, typically covering specific procedures, treatments, or services not included in basic plans
The health insurance plan offers elective coverage for dental and vision services.
O plano de seguro de saúde oferece cobertura eletiva para serviços odontológicos e oftalmológicos.
2. Additional insurance benefits that policyholders can add to their base coverage for an extra premium
She purchased elective coverage for maternity benefits before getting pregnant.
Ela adquiriu cobertura eletiva para benefícios de maternidade antes de engravidar.
Synonyms
optional coverageadd-on coveragesupplementary coveragevoluntary coverage
Antonyms
mandatory coveragerequired coveragebasic coveragestandard coverage

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cobertura eletiva
Most common term in Brazilian Portuguese for insurance contexts
São Paulo
cobertura adicional eletiva
Often used with 'adicional' to emphasize the optional nature
Portugal
cobertura facultativa
Portuguese variant, using 'facultativa' instead of 'eletiva'

Related Idioms & Phrases

opt-in coverage
pick-and-choose coverage
à la carte insurance
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