Life insurance you may be able to use while you're alive

Living benefits riders let you access a portion of your life insurance death benefit early if you're diagnosed with a qualifying critical, chronic, or terminal illness, turning a policy into protection for life events, not just after death. Long-term care and serious illness costs in South Florida can add up quickly, and living benefits give families a way to cover care without draining savings or selling assets.

Coverage details depend on the carrier, selected policy, applicable state laws, underwriting criteria, and specific exclusions. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or financial advice. Contact us to review your options.

What it may cover

  • Early access to a portion of the death benefit for a qualifying illness
  • Coverage for critical illness diagnoses like cancer, heart attack, or stroke
  • Chronic illness benefits for long-term care needs
  • Terminal illness acceleration of benefits
  • Access to funds for in-home care or assisted living costs

Who it's for

  • Anyone buying a new life insurance policy who wants added flexibility
  • Those concerned about the cost of a serious illness or long-term care
  • Policyholders wanting protection beyond death benefit alone
  • Caregivers planning ahead for aging parents or their own future care needs

Why it matters

A serious diagnosis often comes with major medical and care costs while you're still alive. Living benefits give you a way to use your policy's value when you may need it most, whether that means covering treatment not fully paid by health insurance or replacing income during an extended recovery.

Common coverage options

Critical illness rider

Accelerates a benefit upon diagnosis of a covered critical illness.

Chronic illness rider

Provides benefits if you're unable to perform daily living activities long-term.

Terminal illness rider

Provides accelerated access to benefits upon a qualifying terminal diagnosis, often with a shorter life expectancy requirement.

What affects the price

  1. 01Base life insurance policy type and amount
  2. 02Riders selected
  3. 03Age and health at the time of application
  4. 04Whether the rider is built in or added at an extra cost

Questions to ask before buying

Which illnesses qualify for early access to benefits?
Does using living benefits reduce the death benefit for my beneficiaries?
Is this rider included or does it add to my premium?
Is there a waiting period before living benefits can be claimed?

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Frequently asked questions

Coverage details depend on the carrier, selected policy, applicable state laws, underwriting criteria, and specific exclusions. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or financial advice.