Date of Absence recorded (user + insurer if known)
Date of Absence (DOA) is the anchor for waiting-period satisfaction and benefit start. Record the date you stopped performing material duties, note the insurer's stated DOA if known, and flag conflicts early — DOA disputes are a frequent declinature route.
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Date of Absence recorded (user + insurer if known)
Evidence the workspace should capture
User-stated DOA in profile, insurer DOA on claim file, employer absence statement.
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