How to Choose a Plan and Apply for Term Life Insurance
Choosing a life insurance plan is simple. First decide how much coverage you want – say $500,000. Then decide the "term" of the coverage - 10, 20, or 30 years (20 year term is most popular). What this means is that the coverage will be in force for the entire period of your term, and that your premiums will not go up during the entire time.
Simply answer a few health questions, provide your basic personal information (name, address, date of birth, etc.), and initial payment information. The insurance company will then have a local person contact you to schedule a paramed exam. They’ll come over to your house, get your weight and blood pressure, and take a urine and blood sample. You will be notified of your approval within a couple weeks or so.
How Much Coverage Do You Need?
Experts say you’ll need roughly 10 times your annual income in life insurance. The chart below can help make a more accurate calculation. This estimate is based on investing the life insurance proceeds in a conservative investment paying a 4% return, in order to generate the annual income objective, pay off debts, and fund any educational expenses.
Use this chart to calculate your own needs:
Calculation Factors
Your Estimates ($)
Sample Estimates ($)
1. Annual income objective
65,000
2. Minus other sources of annual income
Surviving spouse’s salary
30,000
Investment earnings
820
*Social Security
15,000
Pensions, annuities
0
Miscellaneous (rental income, etc.)
0
Total annual income
45,820
3. Annual income shortfall
(Subtract total of Item 2 from Item 1)
19,180
4. Amount of death benefit needed to generate annual income in Item 3 (Divide amount in Item 3 by .04)
479,500
5. Expenses
Funeral/cremation
10,200
Final hospital stay/illness
Estate probate costs
Federal estate taxes
State inheritance taxes
Expense sub-total
10,200
Mortgage balance (if rent/mortgage payment not included in budget work sheet)
0
Education fund
44,232
Emergency fund
6,480
Other outstanding debts
5,000
Total expenses
65,912
6. Preliminary insurance needs
(Add total of Item 4 and Item 5)
545,412
7. Existing assets/other insurance
Group life through employer
0
Personal life coverages
0
Lump-sum pension payable at death
36,200
Savings
3,300
Securities
5,000
IRA and Keogh plans
36,000
Employer savings plan, 401(k)
0
Other liquid assets
8,000
Total assets/insurance
88,500
8. Total life insurance needed
(Subtract total of Item 7 from Item 6)
$
$456,912
Check the Rates
To check rates for your situation, click here: Life Insurance for Marijuana Users. This system will instantly quote the rates for the lowest-priced plans available from the companies we recommend in your area. The very lowest rates are available to those who qualify as “Preferred”, though in most cases the company will lower it to a standard rating for marijuana users. To qualify for these rates, you must be able to meet the following conditions:
Not overweight (a 5’10 male can weigh no more than 192 lbs)
Non-tobacco user for the past 5 years
Normal blood pressure
Normal cholesterol
Good driving record
No parents or siblings diagnosed with cancer or heart disease before age 60
“Regular” rates liberalize the limitations some. If you have concerns about what you would qualify for, let me know and I’ll find you the best rates.
Sign Up for Coverage
Once you have decided on an amount and which plan, you can simply click the “Apply” button and apply right online. The insurance company will contact you to set up a time for someone to come take your blood pressure and draw blood, and your coverage should be in force in just a few weeks.
If you have some health conditions that you believe may affect your rates or insurability, please give us a call at 866-429-5991, and ask for Justin, or email me at JustinBrogdon@420LifeInsurance.com. I will answer all your questions, and help you find the plan that’s right for you. All conversations are discreet and confidential.
Life insurance is something that is easy to put off. Applying takes less than 15 minutes, so choose an amount and sign up now. If you have any questions, please let me know.
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