The Policy does not pay benefits for loss due to a Pre Existing Condition during the first 6 months of coverage, except as follows: The Policy will pay for Covered Medical Expenses incurred in connection with a Covered Person’s Pre Existing Condition during the first 6 months of coverage, subject to a maximum benefit of $2,000. After the Covered Person has been covered under the Policy for 6 months, Pre Existing Conditions will be covered the same as any other Injury or Sickness. This limitation does not apply to the Medical Evacuation Benefit, the Repatriation of Remains Benefit and to the Bedside Visit Benefit.