Definitions of qualification period
the period of time during which you can qualify for something eg an award, a prize, or a professional certificate etc
An amendment to extend the qualification period from 12 to 16 years was defeated.
the starting period of an insurance policy during which the policyholder's ability to make claims is very limited (or may not be able to claim at all)
You will not be able to claim during the qualification period, which lasts for 14 days.