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BUYING GUIDE FOR LIVING BENEFITS

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THE THREE LIVING BENEFITS

Coverage for three types of serious illness

Living Benefits cover three distinct categories of illness — each with different triggers and benefit amounts.

Critical illness

If you're diagnosed with a covered critical illness such as a heart attack, stroke, or cancer, you may be able to access a significant portion of your death benefit to cover medical bills and expenses.

Chronic illness

If you're unable to perform two or more Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) due to a chronic condition, you may be eligible to access your benefit — helping fund long-term care or in-home assistance.

Terminal illness

If you're diagnosed with a terminal illness and a limited life expectancy, you may access a large portion of your death benefit early — giving you financial peace of mind during end-of-life care.

THE CLEAR DIFFERENCE

Living Benefits vs. traditional term life

Traditional term life only pays when you die.
Living Benefits change that — giving you access to funds when you may need them most.

Term Life with
Living Benefits

Traditional Term Life

May pay cash while you're alive
Chronic illness access
Terminal illness access
Limited
Use funds for bills or medical care
Included at no additional cost

COVERAGE EXAMPLES

How much Living Benefits coverage do you need?

Your coverage amount determines how much you can access early. These examples show common starting ranges.

Typical coverage

$500K

Basic income replacement, single, no dependents

$750K

Income + bills covered, one dependent

$1.0M

Family with mortgage and children

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

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Yes — that's the defining feature. If you're diagnosed with a qualifying critical, chronic, or terminal illness, Living Benefits may allow you to access a portion of your death benefit early. The funds can be used for any purpose.

On the policies we compare through our platform, Living Benefits are included as built-in riders at no additional cost. Not all carriers or policies include them — that's why comparing matters.

Generally yes. Unlike some insurance products with restricted use, Living Benefits payouts are typically unrestricted — you can use them for medical bills, mortgage payments, childcare, or any other expense.

Yes. Any amount you access early through Living Benefits will reduce the remaining death benefit paid to your beneficiaries. The specifics vary by carrier and policy — it's important to understand the terms before you apply.

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