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Does Home Insurance Cover Food Spoilage from Power Outages? (US)

Most US HO-3 policies cover $500 of food spoilage with no deductible — even from utility outages. Check your form.

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The short answer

Most HO-3 policies include $500 of food spoilage coverage with no deductible, triggered by power interruption from any cause — including off-premises utility failures. Higher limits available by endorsement. Document with photos and an itemized list before disposal.

Frequently asked

Does the deductible apply?
Usually no — food spoilage endorsements typically waive the deductible up to the sub-limit.

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