The accelerated death benefit provides for the policyholder to receive a large portion of the death benefit if they are diagnosed with a terminal illness. (realtorlifeinsurance.org)
The accelerated death benefit rider pays out a significant portion of the death benefit in the event the insured is diagnosed with a terminal illness (12 - 24 months to live). (thecollegeinvestor.com)
It gives full access to a large portion of your death benefit for use while you are still living if you have already been diagnosed with a terminal illness. (usinsuranceagents.com)