What happens if a policyholder fails to pay their premium during the grace period?

When a policyholder fails to pay their premium during the grace period, the correct outcome is that the coverage may lapse, resulting in a loss of protection. The grace period is a specified amount of time after the premium due date during which the policyholder can still make the payment without losing coverage. However, if the premium is not paid by the end of this period, the insurance company is not obligated to continue providing coverage, and the policy will be considered lapsed.

This means that any claims made during the lapse period will not be covered, leaving the policyholder without insurance protection. It's critical for policyholders to understand the importance of this grace period and the consequences of not meeting their premium obligations within that time frame.