Term coverage offers temporary financial protection to your loved ones during your working years, when insurance costs are typically lower. The death benefit of the policy pays money directly to beneficiaries to pay funeral costs, ongoing financial obligations such as future mortgage payments, education and daily living expenses.
There are many options for life insurance, but the most popular are term and full. Term life insurance is the most practical because it is simple and affordable. It also lasts for as long you need it. However, the best policy for you will depend upon your individual circumstances. These include your financial obligations, income and lifestyle.
A simplified issue policy will require you to complete a questionnaire regarding your health, family history, and medical history. Access to your past medical records is required. There is no need to have a medical exam. The only thing you will need to do is answer your questionnaire and access to your medical records.
Two types of standard life insurance policies do not require a medical examination: the guaranteed issue and simplified issue. Understanding their differences and the benefits they provide can help determine which no-medical exam policy is best suited for you.
Online life insurance can sometimes be purchased without the need for a medical exam. Term coverage does not build cash value. Term life is adequate for most families.
There are many options to choose how long your term coverage should last. You can purchase coverage for one through five years. Policies that are only good for one or five year can cover you for short-term debts and expenses such as child tuition. You might also consider a 30-year policy if your primary income is from mortgage payments. These policies might not be necessary as your needs change.
Some term policies may also be converted to permanent life insurance policies without the need for a medical exam. This includes whole or universal life insurance. Permanent life policies can be more costly once converted.
Guaranteed issue life insurance does not require you to undergo a medical exam. Only a few questions are required to determine your medical history for guaranteed issue policies.
To obtain a simplified policy, you must complete a questionnaire about yourself, your medical history and your family's medical history. Access to any previous medical records is also required. A medical exam is not necessary. All you need are the answers to the questionnaire and your medical records.
Honesty is paramount, regardless how many questions are being asked. If you lie, misrepresent or violate any terms of your policy, the insurer may cancel it within the first two years. You should keep in mind that insurers have many options for verifying the information you provide, even without performing a health exam. Insurance companies routinely check your responses against Prescription database, The Department of Motor Vehicles and The Medical Information Bureau.
The following rates are for a policy of 20 years for a 35year-old male who is not a smoker and has a preferred health rating.
Honesty is key, no matter what questions are asked. If they discover that you have lied or misrepresented any information, insurance companies can cancel your policy. Even if there is no health exam, insurance companies still have many ways to verify the information you give. Insurance companies check your responses against Prescription databases and The Department of Motor Vehicles. They also examine statements from physicians.
Once the term ends, the coverage ceases unless you renew the policy, purchase a new one, or convert it to a permanent policy. Some policies offer renewal options, though the premiums may increase.
Most term life insurance policies have level premiums, meaning the payments remain the same throughout the policy term. However, some policies may have increasing premiums as you age.