Home & Property

Coverage F (Medical Payments)

The homeowners policy section that pays minor medical bills for guests injured on the property regardless of fault.

Last reviewed: May 2026 · Editorial methodology

Definition

Coverage F (Medical Payments to Others) is a no-fault coverage that reimburses reasonable medical expenses for guests or non-residents injured on the insured property or by the insured's activities, without requiring the policyholder to be proven negligent. Standard limits are $1,000–$5,000, and the coverage is designed to quickly resolve minor injuries — a twisted ankle on the front steps or a child cut on a fence — without litigation. Coverage F does not cover the policyholder, residents of the household, or tenants; it is strictly for third-party guests. Because it is no-fault and capped at a small limit, it functions as a goodwill gesture that can prevent small disputes from escalating into Coverage E liability claims. Medical Payments coverage is included automatically in HO-3, HO-4, HO-5, and HO-6 policies. Higher Coverage F limits (up to $25,000) can sometimes be endorsed onto the policy for households with elevated guest-injury exposure, such as a home with a pool or a frequently entertained home.

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Related terms

Coverage E (Personal Liability)The homeowners policy section that pays legal defense costs and judgments if the policyholder is found liable for bodily injury or property damage to others.Dwelling CoverageCoverage A on a homeowners policy — pays to repair or rebuild your home's physical structure.HO-3 PolicyThe most common homeowners insurance form, providing open-perils coverage on the dwelling and named-perils coverage on personal property.
Source: Cover Forge USA editorial team|Last verified: May 2026|Methodology
Definitions are educational and may be simplified. Always refer to your policy contract and consult a licensed agent for terms that affect coverage decisions.
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Reviewed June 2026

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