In an MPCI policy, what are the increments of the percent of the APH?

In a Multi-Peril Crop Insurance (MPCI) policy, Actual Production History (APH) allows producers to choose coverage levels based on their historical yields. The increments of the percent of the APH that can be selected are 5%. This means producers can select coverage at levels such as 50%, 55%, 60%, and so on, up to 85% of their APH, increasing in 5% intervals.

This 5% increment structure is designed to provide flexibility while also ensuring that coverage options remain manageable and standardized across the board. Producers must understand that selecting a higher percentage of their APH for coverage generally correlates with higher premiums, reflecting the increased risk to the insurance provider. The options with 1%, 3%, and 10% increments are not utilized in the standard structure of MPCI policies, as they do not conform to the established framework, which is effectively built around 5% increments for consistent and practical coverage levels.