Life Insurance Definitions Explanations
Here is a plain-language breakdown of the options shown in the menus, organized by category:
1. Life Insurance Policy Types & Schedules
These options define how long the coverage lasts and how premiums (payments) are structured.
Term Life Insurance (Temporary Coverage)
- 10, 20, 30 Year Term I Other Term: Fixed rate coverage that lasts for a set number of years.
- 15, 20, 25, 30 Year Return of Premium (ROP): Term policies that refund 100% of paid premiums to the policyholder if they outlive the term.
Permanent I Universal Life Insurance (Lifetime Coverage)
- To Age 121 Level (No Lapse U/L): Permanent coverage designed to last up to age 121 with fixed premiums.
- Pay to 65 / Pay to 100: Schedules where premium payments stop at age 65 or 100, while coverage continues through age 121.
- 10 Pay/ 20 Pay: Plans where the policy is fully paid off after 10 or 20 yearly installments.
- Single Pay: Coverage paid off in full with a single upfront lump sum.
- All To Age 121 Level Products: A filter to view all permanent "To Age 121" options at once.
2. Health Class Categories
Health classes (underwriting risk tiers) determine pricing based on a client's health, lifestyle, and medical history.
Preferred Plus: Top category for individuals in exceptional health; yields the lowest rates.
Preferred: Excellent health with minor considerations; offers better-than-average rates.
Regular Plus: Slightly better than average health; offers a slight discount over standard rates.
Regular: Average health for the applicant's age group; standard pricing applies.
3. Additional Coverages Types
Explore additional life insurance options and coverage solutions available by clicking the Options tab at www.benefitforveterans.org.
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