How Long Do Benefits Last? (Maximum Benefit Length for TELUS Bill Payment Protection)

Here’s a simple breakdown of how long each type of TELUS Bill Payment Protection benefit can pay out.

📄 Where to Find This in the Policy Wording

You can review the full sample policy here:

All maximum benefit period details come from this document.

✅ Involuntary Unemployment (Part A)

If you lose your job through no fault of your own:

Pays until you're back to work, up to a max of 6 monthly bill payments.

➡️ Maximum: 6 months

✅ Self-Employed Involuntary Unemployment (Part B)

Same benefit period as standard unemployment.

➡️ Maximum: 6 months

✅ Critical Illness (Part C)

If you’re diagnosed with a covered critical illness:

Pays up to 6 monthly bill payments.

➡️ Maximum: 6 months

✅ Disability (Part D)

If you can’t work due to a covered disability:

Pays until you return to full-time work, up to 6 monthly bill payments.

➡️ Maximum: 6 months

🟦 Life & Dismemberment (Part E) – This one works differently

This benefit is not paid monthly.

Instead, it’s a one-time lump sum, equal to the lesser of:

➡️ Equivalent to up to 6 months of coverage, but paid all at once.

Updated on: 19/11/2025

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