Which term refers to the period of time from the beginning of confinement to the...

In long-term care (LTC) insurance, the elimination period, per Virginia Code § 38.2-5202, is the waiting period between the onset of a qualifying condition (e.g., confinement due to inability to perform ADLs) and the start of benefit payments. It’s akin to a deductible in days (e.g., 30, 60, or 90 days), during which the insured must cover costs. Option D correctly names this period. Option A (trial period) isn’t a standard LTC term. Option B (exclusion period) might confuse with pre-existing condition exclusions, but it’s not the waiting period for benefits. Option C (qualifying period) could imply eligibility determination, but “elimination period” is the precise industry term. The study guide likely defines this as a cost-sharing feature, with examples illustrating how longer periods reduce premiums, solidifying D as the answer.