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# What Are Additional Living Expenses (ALE)?

If something happens to your place (like fire, water damage, or another covered event) and you **can’t live there temporarily**, Additional Living Expenses (ALE) coverage helps with the extra costs of living somewhere else.

🏨 That could include hotel stays, short-term rentals, food, and even transportation costs — basically, anything above what you'd normally spend at home.

✨ It’s there to help you stay on your feet while your place gets sorted out.