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Can You Get Life Insurance With Breast Cancer?

financial soundness of the insurance you are contemplating. 

When contemplating coverage, fully grasp the life insurance company’s rules and processes. Make a point of clarifying anything that is unclear to you.

Inquire about pre-existing conditions and any potential waiting periods.

Check your application for faults thoroughly. Any erroneous information that constitutes a major misrepresentation may result in the rejection of benefits or the cancellation of your insurance.

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The following advice may further assist you in obtaining life insurance after breast cancer:

  1. Recognize that your situation is unique: Not every insurance company will see you and your diagnosis in the same light. Companies often treat applications on a case-by-case basis since breast cancer contains many variables (e.g., tumor size, location, invasiveness).
  2. Avoid going it alone: When you were diagnosed, you sought the advice of specialists to guide you through your journey. Similarly, when it comes to purchasing life insurance after breast cancer, deal with an experienced agent. They are responsible for getting you the best coverage at the best price—one that works inside your budget. 
  3. Submit the pathology report to your agency: Insurance firms charge different fees for their products. An agent may submit your pathology report to multiple insurance companies simultaneously and request a “fast quotation” to determine whether the firm would give insurance and, if so, at what (estimated) price.
  4. Purchase as much insurance as you can afford: If it’s in your budget, buy a term life insurance policy for the highest sum. The insurance company will provide you with long-term coverage for 20 or 30 years. Although getting coverage after breast cancer is more costly, insurance will be worth the expense to safeguard people you love and have peace of mind while raising a family.

The main point is that obtaining life insurance as a breast cancer survivor is not tricky. There are several life insurance firms available today that can assist you in selecting the best sort of life insurance coverage for your specific requirements.

January 14, 2023 by Ty McDuffey

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