Immediate vs. Graded Benefits
Understand why health history can affect early death-benefit provisions.
The planning principle
Some policies provide the full covered death benefit from the beginning for qualifying applicants. Others may limit benefits for certain causes during an initial period. The exact structure varies by carrier and policy and should be reviewed before purchase.
What to review
Start with the financial objective, then compare contract provisions, affordability, guarantees, non-guaranteed elements where applicable, and the consequences of changing the plan later. Product availability and underwriting vary.
Use the complete planning guide.
The main topic page includes a worksheet and comparison questions to use before a coverage conversation.
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