Coverage Guide
Tennessee homeowners Coverage F, medical payments to others, helps pay a visitor’s medical bills after an accident at your home, or one caused by you or your pet away from home, regardless of who was at fault. It is designed for smaller injuries and quick payment, while Coverage E handles lawsuits.
Good fit for
- A guest who falls on your deck and needs an urgent care visit
- A neighbor’s child hurt in your backyard
- A bite or scratch from your pet on a walk, on many forms
- Reasonable bills sent within the policy’s time window
Not designed for
- Injuries to you or people living in your home
- Lost wages, pain, or suffering
- Workers you hire who should have workers’ compensation
- Business visitors to a home business
How Tennessee Coverage F pays
Coverage F pays reasonable medical expenses, such as emergency care, X-rays, and dental work after an injury, up to the per-person limit on your declarations page. It applies whether or not you were negligent. Forms usually require the expenses to be incurred within a set time after the accident, so encourage the injured guest to see a doctor and submit bills quickly.
Coverage F is not the same as auto medical payments, which pays for people hurt in your car. See Tennessee auto medical payments for that coverage.
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When Coverage E takes over
If the injured person wants more than medical bills, such as lost wages or pain and suffering, or files a lawsuit, the claim moves to Tennessee personal liability. Coverage E pays damages you are legally responsible for and the cost of defending you on a covered claim.
| Tennessee example | Coverage F | Coverage E |
|---|---|---|
| Guest twists an ankle on a loose deck board | Pays medical bills up to the limit | If they claim more or sue |
| Child hurt on your backyard swing set | Usually yes | If negligence is claimed |
| Your dog jumps on a walker in the park | Often yes | If they sue |
| Your spouse falls down the stairs | No, household members are excluded | No |
| Lawn worker you hired is injured | Depends on the form and status | Ask about workers’ compensation |
Picking a limit
Coverage F limits are modest, and increasing them is usually inexpensive. If you host often, have a pool or dock, or watch other people’s children, ask about a higher limit. For serious injuries, the protection comes from Coverage E and an umbrella policy.
Frequently asked questions
Does Coverage F require a lawsuit?
No. It pays without a lawsuit and without proof of fault.
Does Coverage F apply at a rental home I own?
Usually not under your own homeowners policy. A landlord or dwelling policy covers rental properties.
Is a paid Coverage F claim an admission of fault?
No. It is paid regardless of fault.
Where can I learn more about Tennessee home coverage?
The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance publishes a consumer guide to home insurance, linked below.
Related Freedom guides
- Tennessee personal liability
- Tennessee loss of use
- Tennessee personal property
- Tennessee dwelling coverage
- Tennessee riders coverage
- Tennessee condo coverage
- Insurance Center
Sources & next steps
Declarations pages, policy forms, and state rules control claim outcomes. Confirm limits, deductibles, and endorsements with a licensed agent before you rely on any summary.
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Official sources:
- Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance — A Consumer’s Guide to Home Insurance
- Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance — Homeowners and automotive insurance information
- Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance: Earthquake insurance reminder. Accessed October 2026.
- Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance: Earthquake and flood coverage. Accessed October 2026.
- National Flood Insurance Program: Buy a flood insurance policy. Accessed October 2026.
