(a) HOSPITAL CASH
A benefit at the daily rate shown in the Table of Benefits is payable for the period you are admitted for in-patient treatment in a hospital. The 30 days qualifying period specified in Section 4 (i) applies to this benefit. Intensive Care Admissions - The benefit shown in the Table of Benefits will be doubled if you are admitted to hospital as an intensive care in-patient.

(b) DAY CASE ADMISSION
A benefit at the rate shown in the Table of Benefits is payable for each day case admission you have for investigations, treatment or diagnosis in a hospital or registered nursing home, subject to a maximum of 10 admissions in any policy year. Benefit is not payable in respect of out-patient attendance. Maternity care, psychiatric and hospice day care or respite care are excluded from this benefit. No benefit will be payable for Day Case Admission if we make any benefit payment for Hospital Cash in respect of the same day.

(c) JOINT IN-PATIENT (if applicable)
A benefit at the daily rate shown in the Table of Benefits is payable whenever you and your partner are in-patients at the same time in a recognised hospital or registered nursing home and are both eligible for benefits.

(d) HOSPITAL PARENTAL STAY (if applicable)
A benefit at the daily rate shown in the Table of Benefits is payable, if you have stayed overnight in a hospital with an eligible child who has been admitted as an in-patient overnight.

Note:
Hospital Cash, Hospital Parental Stay and Joint In-patient benefits have an aggregate maximum payment of 21 days benefit per person in any policy year and are not payable in respect of any eligible children.

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