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Jun 14, 2016 at 04:22 PM
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My mom tried to get me signed up for her life insurance policy and they said I can't be placed on there cause I have a psychiatric relad illness my friend who had a history of suicide attemps had the same thing happen to her a when she tried to apply for life insurance. So it's like what am supposed to be buried in potter's field cause stupid life insurance thinks my funeral is not important enough to be paid for cause I was suicidal this I find odd and unfair
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Jun 14, 2016 at 07:01 PM
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Yes, that is my experience as well. It doesn't matter how long ago your treatment/meds occurred. Life insurance isn't like health insurance where you must be offered a policy.
And don't even think about "fibbing" on the application. It will certainly void the policy. Quote:
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Jun 14, 2016 at 07:31 PM
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I got denied about 20 years ago. I really don't know why, most insurance won't pay up for a suicide. My life insurance is thru work but if I get laid off I am screwed.
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Jun 19, 2016 at 07:35 AM
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I have been denied too for life insurance due to my mental health diagnosis and history. Most have denied but there are a couple that will insure; however, the premiums are so very high, that it worked out about the same cost in premiums as what the pay out would be in a very short period of time (unless I died the day after I got the policy) and not really a benefit otherwise. So I decided it was best just to set that same amount of money aside in savings so funeral expenses and any other "estate" expenses could be covered and not be a burden to my loved ones.
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Jun 19, 2016 at 07:49 AM
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Yeah, been denied too. The'll also deny you if you've ever been treated for substance abuse.
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Jun 19, 2016 at 08:25 AM
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Just create a little savings account for your funeral if that's what you want. You would pay more for life insurance than what you might get. It's "insurance" so governed by statistics. It doesn't matter if you are or are not anything individually, that's just how it has to work; don't take it personally.
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Jun 21, 2016 at 06:38 PM
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You can get guaranteed acceptance life insurance: https://www.nylexpress.com/Guaranteed-Acceptance-Life
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Jun 21, 2016 at 09:36 PM
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Fresia was right on target. It's just a savings account. You can do it for yourself by setting up a small account separate from your regular savings/spending account. If interest rates ever go up you could put the savings in a CD that would earn money just sitting there. The money will add up over the years and it will be enough to cover things.
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Jun 22, 2016 at 02:44 AM
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Jun 22, 2016 at 07:53 PM
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My doc said I should have omitted the info on depression. Unless they get a release from you HIPPAA prevents the ins company from getting your medical records. Most policies don't pay off for suicide. If you apply and are denied, the insurance company reports the info to the Medical Insurance Board. __________________ Sue Dx: Depression, ADHD |
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Jun 25, 2016 at 07:10 PM
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No one will insure, won't they just rate you up on the premium? Maybe work in corporate america most companies insure employees. I guess that is more you have to save for in burial cost. Be okay and help your family be okay with Urns.
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Jun 27, 2016 at 06:41 AM
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I got my life insurance before my MI came into my life. So I'm fortunate there. Or my daughter is she's getting a big check when I die lol
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