The pandemic has disrupted almost every area of life and life insurance is no different. If you’re wondering about the impact of the coronavirus on your policy, you should contact your carrier, but here are answers to some commonly-asked questions to help you get started:
Will life insurance coverage extend to COVID-19-related deaths?
In most cases, life insurance policies should cover deaths due to COVID-19, but there are several potential exceptions. The following circumstances may present problems for beneficiary payouts:
- The application was inaccurate or incomplete
- Premium payments have lapsed
- The policy is for accidental death and dismemberment coverage and doesn’t cover death due to illness or disease.
I was just diagnosed with coronavirus and don’t have life insurance coverage. Is it too late for me to buy it?
Most carriers have requested that people delay their application for life insurance if they are currently diagnosed with coronavirus.
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I have a life insurance policy but I can’t make premium payments due to financial hardship. What do I do?
If you’re struggling financially right now, or have lost your job due to the COVID-19 pandemic, contact your carrier right away. Depending on the carrier (and on the state in which you live), the typical 30-day grace period on premium payments may be extended.
I have a permanent life policy. Can I use its cash value as an emergency fund?
Yes. You can borrow most of the cash value of your permanent life policy without having to complete a loan application. Borrowing from the policy doesn’t affect your credit and most of the time, you can access the money within two to three business days.
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