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Free living benefits are features included in some life insurance policies that allow policyholders to access a portion of their death benefit while they are still alive if they experience a qualifying critical, chronic, or terminal illness.
Qualification typically depends on a medical diagnosis. For example:
- Critical illness: Conditions like cancer, heart attack, or stroke.
- Chronic illness: Inability to perform daily living activities like bathing or dressing.
- Terminal illness: A prognosis of 12-24 months or less to live (varies by policy)
Yes, the amount you access is deducted from the death benefit, but the remaining balance is preserved for your beneficiaries. Some policies also charge a small administrative fee for accessing the benefits.
In most cases, living benefits are not taxed if the funds are used due to a qualifying illness. However, tax implications may vary depending on your specific situation, so consulting a tax advisor is recommended.
Yes! There are typically no restrictions on how you use the funds. You can cover medical bills, pay off debts, fund alternative treatments, or even use the money for personal or family needs.
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