MLA is first and foremost a set of guidelines for including parenthetical information to cite sources. It focuses on author information when giving credit to sources, so most citation involves using the names of the author or authors of any source. Reasons to use MLA style
Dependency period. This is the period after the death of a spouse and the survivor must have enough income to provide for the children until the youngest child reaches 18. This is an important consideration when purchasing life insurance. Talk over your needs with your agent or broker.
benefit period. Also found in: Financial. benefit period. A period of hospital or skilled nursing use by the beneficiary of an insurance policy, which begins on the day of admission and ends when the recipient has not received hospital or skilled nursing care for 60 consecutive days.