It is advisable to purchase guaranteed issue policies only of you can not qualify
for simplified issue policies because premiums are much higher and the face amounts are lower.
For a healthy person, we don't recommend
simplified issue policies since you'll pay more for the same coverage, since the insurer is taking on greater risk.
Guaranteed issue policies,
unlike simplified issue policies that have some underwriting via medical questions and prescription checks, have no medical questions.
Simplified issue policies do what their names imply — simplify the application process, so you can get life insurance without needing to get a paramedical exam (for both term and whole life insurance policies).
The only policies available were guaranteed issue policies (no health questions and no medical tests) with very limited face amounts, and few
simplified issue policies where there were no medical tests and a short series of health questions.
For instance,
Simplified issue policies from MetLife range from $ 5,000 to $ 100,000 in coverage and Prudential will offer up to $ 110,000 for simplified issue.
While simplified issue policies have lower maximum death benefits as compared to fully underwritten policies, you can find coverage up to $ 250,000 with some insurers.
The only policies available were guaranteed issue policies (no health questions and no medical tests) with very limited face amounts, and
few simplified issue policies where there were no medical tests and a short series of health questions.
Unlike fully underwritten life insurance policies where you must complete a medical exam or
even simplified issue policies where a health questionnaire is required, these are excluded when applying for guaranteed acceptance life insurance.
Simplified issue policies like Globe's generally cost healthy people more than standard life insurance policies, which often require medical exams and charge rates that factor in health status.
Also, for the lowest
priced simplified issue policies you may also have to agree to a back ground check pertaining to your medical history, prescription medications, motor vehicle records and criminal background.
Since being terminally ill is rare at such a young age, we strongly advise people in this age category to
research simplified issue policies that feature more benefits, higher policy amounts and more affordable rates.
If you are between ages 15 to 65 years of age you might want to consider Sagicor's
simplified issue policy which does not require a medical exam.
While simplified issue policies have lower maximum death benefits as compared to fully underwritten policies, you can find coverage up to $ 250,000 with some insurers.
Simplified issue policies are also only generally sold in group purchases.
In addition, Gerber's rates for term life insurance are significantly higher than those available elsewhere for
simplified issue policies.
No simplified issue policies for those with severe pre-existing conditions or that want coverage quickly
Simplified issue policies are also only generally sold in group purchases.
Also, the company also provides options for quick underwriting and
simplified issue policies.
Simplified Issue policies can be Whole Life, Universal Life or Term Life Insurance.
A Simplified Issue policy typically has a short list of «yes / no» questions, then goes straight to underwriting for approval.