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Guaranteed issue whole life insurance for final expenses and more

Help pay end-of-life expenses so your loved ones don't have to.

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We’ve teamed up with Mutual of Omaha® to provide options for a guaranteed issue whole life policy.

What’s guaranteed issue whole life insurance?

It’s a type of permanent life insurance that can help pay for burial expenses, medical bills and debt. Guaranteed issue whole life insurance may be right for you if you've been denied coverage or you want a smaller amount of coverage.

Monthly policy premium rates are fixed.

Premiums vary based on age.

  • Males age 45 to 85: $8.08 to $39.34
  • Females age 45 to 85: $6.38 to $32.34

Premiums vary based on age.

  • Males age 45 to 85: $18.70 to $96.85
  • Females age 45 to 85: $14.45 to $79.35

Premiums vary based on age.

  • Males age 45 to 85: $36.40 to $192.70
  • Females age 45 to 85: $27.90 to $157.70

Premiums vary based on age.

  • Males age 45 to 85: $54.10 to $288.55
  • Females age 45 to 85: $41.35 to $236.05

Premiums vary based on age.

  • Males age 45 to 85: $71.80 to $384.40
  • Females age 45 to 85: $54.80 to $314.40

Premiums vary based on age.

  • Males age 45 to 85: $89.50 to $480.25
  • Females age 45 to 85: $68.25 to $392.75

Notes for Monthly policy premium rates are fixed.

  1. Note: For New York, this benefit is only available for ages 50 to 75.

    Rates effective May 1, 2023

What you get with guaranteed issue whole life insurance

Guaranteed coverage

If you're 45 to 85 years old or 50 to 75 years old in New York, you won't be turned down for coverage — even if you've been turned down for other life insurance policies. Your payments will never increase, and your coverage will never decrease.

Dependable death benefit

If you have an accidental death, the full benefit will be paid. And if you die by auto accident, your full benefit will be doubled. After 2 years, the full benefit is paid out for all causes of death.‍ ‍ See note 1

What makes this life insurance policy different?

The differences between guaranteed issue whole life insurance and other permanent life insurance options are in the details.

  • Guaranteed approval for people ages 45 to 85 years (50 to 75 in New York)

  • Most claims paid within 24 hours‍ ‍ See note 2

  • $2,000 to $25,000 in fixed coverage

  • No health questions or medical exam

  • Payments that won’t increase over your lifetime

  • Lasts until age 120

Still not sure if a guaranteed issue whole life policy is right for you?

Depending on your needs and goals, you may want to explore some other types of life insurance policies.

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Simplified whole life

This policy includes:

  • Fixed payments.
  • Adjustable coverage based on major life events.‍ ‍ See note 3
Learn more about Simplified Whole Life

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Universal life

This policy‍ ‍ See note 4 includes:

  • Flexibility to increase or decrease coverage or payments.‍ ‍ See note 5,‍ ‍ See note 6
  • The potential to build tax-deferred cash value.
Learn more about Universal Life

Have questions?

You can call us to speak with a licensed agent/producer or schedule a call.

Call 800-531-LIFE (5433)

For TTY devices, dial 711

Hours of operation for USAA Life Insurance

Monday to Friday
7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT
Saturday and Sunday
Closed

Note: Days and times may vary.

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Related footnotes:

  1. Death benefits for natural causes are reduced during the first two years of the policy contract to 110% of all premiums paid. Accidental death by automobile pays double the death benefit amount (not available in Georgia and New York) while all other accidental deaths pay the full benefit amount. All benefits paid will be reduced by any outstanding loans.

  2. Based on 2 months of rolling claims data for policies $2,000-$25,000 after all required documentation is received; excludes claims made within 24 hours from policy issuance date. For supporting data, please visit mutualofomaha.com/24.

  3. The Life Event Option (LEO) rider is available at no additional cost with the Simplified Whole Life (SWL) insurance policy. It allows you to request additional whole life insurance up to six times after specified events. Additional insurance limited to amount of base SWL coverage, with total coverage after increases limited to $1 million. Increases provided by additional whole life policies and require payment of additional premiums. Rider expires at age 45. The rider is subject to issue age limitations and other terms, limitations, and conditions. Availability and benefits may vary by state. SWL policy form: ICC2099630 03-20 (may vary by state); SWL LEO form: LBR60519ST 06-06 (may vary by state); In New York, SWL policy form: NWL99614NY 11-20; SWL LEO form: NBR61208NY 08-06.

  4. Universal Life is known as Flexible Premium Adjustable Life in several states.

  5. Changes to Universal Life Insurance premiums may cause the policy to become underfunded and potentially lapse. Make sure you consult with an insurance professional prior to making changes in your policy's premiums.

  6. Universal life insurance coverage is designed to last as long as sufficient premiums are paid or enough cash value is maintained to cover the policy's monthly deductions.

Related footnotes:

  1. Guaranteed Issue Whole Life Insurance is not available in Montana. Benefits may vary by state. These policies contain benefits, reductions, limitations and exclusions.

  2. Guaranteed Issue Whole Life Insurance is underwritten by United of Omaha Life Insurance Company, 3300 Mutual of Omaha Plaza, Omaha, NE 68175, which is licensed nationwide except for NY and does not solicit business in New York. In New York, Companion Life Insurance Company, Melville, NY 11747 underwrites life insurance and annuities. Each underwriting company is responsible for its own financial and contractual obligations along with any and all administrative and claims paying decisions.

    Guaranteed Issue Whole Life Insurance includes a graded death benefit. During the first two years, if you die from natural causes (any cause other than accidental), your beneficiaries will receive all premiums paid, plus 10%. The policy pays a specific death benefit amount to your beneficiary, the beneficiary may or may not use it to help pay final expenses.

    Guaranteed Issue Whole Life Insurance policy Form ICC18L198P (D787LFL19P in FL;1002Y-0119 in NY) or state equivalent. Motor Vehicle Accidental Death Rider Form C783LNA09R (C787LFL09R in FL; C791LLA09R in LA; C794LNC09R in NC; C799LOK09R in OK; C800LOR09R in OR; C818LPA09R in PA; C801LTX09R in TX; C817LWA09R in WA) or state equivalent.

  3. Universal life Insurance products are issued by: John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.), Boston, MA 02116 (not licensed in New York) and John Hancock Life Insurance Company of New York, Valhalla, NY 10595. Protection Universal Life LCC21 22PROUL, Protection Indexed Universal Life ICC24 24PIUL, Accumulation Indexed Universal Life ICC24 24AIUL. Form numbers may vary by state.

     

  4. USAA Life General Agency, Inc. (LGA) (known in CA and NY as USAA Health and Life Insurance Agency) acts as an agent for select insurance companies to provide additional products to USAA members. LGA representatives are salaried and receive no commissions. However, LGA receives commissions from those companies which can include compensation based on the total quantity and quality of insurance coverage purchased through LGA. Plans not available in all states.

  5. USAA Life Insurance Company and USAA Life Insurance Company of New York are not affiliated with John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) or its affiliates or United of Omaha Life Insurance Company, Companion Life Insurance Company, Mutual of Omaha Affiliates nor do we guarantee the quality of their products or services. Although we may promote and/or recommend the products offered by this company, consumers should review the product carefully prior to making a purchasing decision.

  6. Learn about USAA's use of Artificial Intelligence.

    Life insurance and annuities provided by USAA Life Insurance Company, San Antonio, TX and in New York by USAA Life Insurance Company of New York, Highland Falls, NY. All insurance products are subject to state availability, issue limitations and contractual terms and conditions. Each company has sole financial responsibility for its own products.

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