An extra benefit which generally equals the face of the contract or principal sum, payable in addition to other benefits in the event of death as the result of an accident. A policy provision usually associated with death, which doubles payment of a designated benefit when certain kinds of accidents occur.

The acronym for Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance. This benefit provides for a lump sum payment to the insured or his/her beneficiary in the event of a specified loss of limb or life.

See Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance.

Accidental Death & Dismemberment. Insurance that pays benefits if an accident causes the death of the insured person. A benefit may also be payable for the accidental loss of limb, sight, hearing and/or speech. This coverage is available for you, your spouse or domestic partner, and your children. For more details go to: http://benefitsu.stanford.edu/life/add/l3_add.html.

Accident & Accidental Death Benefit

(Accidental Death & Dismemberment) Insurance providing a benefit if the insured person dies by accidental means or accidentally loses certain specified body parts (leg, arm, eye, etc.).

Accidental Death & Dismemberment. Administered by Fort Dearborn Life. This policy provides the member or designated survivor(s) with a monetary benefit in the event of accidental death or dismemberment, such as the loss of a limb or an eye.

See accidental death and dismemberment benefit.