Carrier Hierarchy:
Healthy Applicants:
1. Whole Life 50-80 (American Amicable)
2. Whole Life 81-89 (Aetna/CVS)
3. Whole Life 18-49 (Liberty Bankers Life)
To go to the applications and underwriting guides click here.
Healthy Applicants:
1. Whole Life 50-80 (American Amicable)
2. Whole Life 81-89 (Aetna/CVS)
3. Whole Life 18-49 (Liberty Bankers Life)
To go to the applications and underwriting guides click here.
Direct Express:
Transamerica
Corebridge
Security National Life
SBLI
Chime:
Liberty Bankers Life – Pays as earned
Mutual of Omaha—They say they will take some and not others, but they don’t explain why. If they approve it, they pay in advance.
Transamerica – Not accepted
American Home Life – Accepted and paid an advance.
Credit Card:
SBLI
Ladder Life
Security National
Corebridge
AHL (Guidestar)- Graded
AHL (Patriot) Decline if currently.
Foresters- Decline if they currently need assistance. Preferred if not currently needing assistance.
Royal Neighbors of America – Decline if current
Transamerica- Decline if less than 2 years ago.
Sentinel- Decline if currently in need
American Amicable- Level
Foresters- Preferred
Royal Neighbors- Level
AHL (Guidestar) – Level
Liberty Bankers Life- Standard
United Home Life- Level if over 2 years ago
Transamerica- Less than 2 years ago decline. 2-5 years is Standard. Years 5+ Preferred
Guaranteed Issue
Unite Home Life- Express Issue Whole Life
Royal Neighbors- Level if over 2 years ago. Graded if less than 2 years ago.
Royal Neighbors- If recommended by a doctor in the last 18 months decline.
AHL (Guidestar) – Level if over 24 months since last treatment / Graded if less than 24 months.
AHL (Patriot) – Modified if the last treatment was under 24 months ago. Not asked on the application if over 24 months ago.
Eagle Premier- Decline if under 2 years ago. If over 2 years ago not a problem
American Amicable- Modified if under 2 years ago. If over 2 years ago Level
Mutual Of Omaha- Graded if under 2 years ago. If over 2 years ago is Level
Foresters- Modified if under 2 years. Years 2+ are Preferred
Unite Home Life- Within 2 years express issue. If over 2 years ago Premier
Baltimore Life- SG2
Transamerica- Less than 2 years decline. Years 2-5 Graded. Years 5+ Preferred
Guaranteed issue if diagnosed less than 2 years ago
If Due To Disease
Security National – Modified
United Home Life- Not asked on the application
AHL (Guidestar) – Decline if due to Diabetes.
New Bridge – Decline
AHL (Patriot) – Decline
LBL is a decline if due to diabetes
Sentinel- If treated or diagnosed under 24 months ago Vantage 2
Americo Eagle if over 2 years
Baltimore Life- SG2
Transamerica Express or Immediate – Decline if ever
If it’s due to an accident:
American Amicable Level
Americo Eagle Level
AHL (Guidestar) Level if the client can do all ADL’s
Foresters Level
Baltimore Life- SG1
Liberty Bankers Level
Transamerica Level
Royal Neighbors Level
Americo Eagle- Level with no complications
Mutual Of Omaha- Not asked on the application
AHL (Guidestar) – Level if no treatment within the last 24 months, Graded if treated within the last 24 months. Decline if combined with Diabetes
AHL (Patriot) – Less than 1 year Modified, 1- 2 years Standard, over 2 years Preferred
Aetna / CVS- Less than 1 year Modified, 1- 2 years Standard, over 2 years Preferred
Transamerica- Less than 2 years is a decline. 2-3 years goes graded if corrected with surgery. Over 3 years ago is Preferred
Royal Neighbors- Level over 18 months. Decline if under 18 months
American Amicable- Modified if less than 2 years ago. 2-3 years ago graded. Over 3 years ago is level
Foresters- Level if over 2 years ago. ROP if within 2 years ago or not repaired
Baltimore Life- SG2
United Home Life- Over 2 years ago Premier
Liberty Bankers Life- Over 2 years ago Preferred
Sentinel- If treated or diagnosed 0-24 months ago Vantage 3 if 24-60 months ago Vantage 2
Mutual of Omaha – Not asked on the application and could qualify for Level, depends of RX.
Aetna / CVS- Less than 1 year Modified, 1- 2 years Standard, over 2 years Preferred
AHL (Guidestar) – Decline if the client has diabetes. Graded if the occurrence or treated by “Nitros” or Isosorbide within 24 months. Level if occurrence and last nitro use more than 24 months ago
AHL (Patriot) – Less than 1 year Modified, 1- 2 years Standard, over 2 years Preferred
Americo Eagle– Over 1 year ago
Foresters- Less than 1 year ago is modified, Over 1 year is Standard, Over 2 years is Preferred (All diagnosed or taken medication for)
American Amicable– Less than 2 years ago modified. 2-3 years graded. Over 3 years ago is level
New Bridge – <12 months is decline. 1 – 2 years is Modified. Over 2 years is Standard
Transamerica– Under 1 year is Graded, 1-2 years is Standard, over 2 years is Preferred
RNA– Within 18 months ago, Decline. 18-24 months is Graded. Over 2 years ago is Level.
UHL– 1-2 years is deluxe. Over 2 years ago Premier
Liberty Bankers Life– 0-2 year is Modified, Preferred if over 2 years ago
Baltimore Life– Over 2 YEARS SG1. Under 2 years ago SG2
Sentinel- If treated or diagnosed 36 months ago Vantage 3 if 36-60 months ago Vantage 2
Foresters– LEVEL IF OVER 2 YEARS
Americo Eagle– OVER 1 YEAR IMMEDIATE
RNA– LEVEL OVER 2/GRADED WITHIN 18 MONTHS/DECLINE LESS THAN 18 MONTHS
AHL (Guidestar) – Decline if circulatory surgery and diabetes. Graded if surgery within 24 months and no diabetes. Level if surgery more than 24 months ago and no Diabetes.
AMAM Modified < 2 years ago/ 2-3 years is graded and > 3 years is level
New Bridge <12 months is a decline, 1 – 5 years is Modified, Over 5 years is Standard
UHL– PREMIER OVER 2 YEARS/ EXPRESS OVER 1 YEAR
American Amicable– LESS THAN 2 YEARS MODIFIED/2-3 YEARS GRADED/OVER 3 YEARS IS Level
Sentinel- If treated or diagnosed 36 months ago Vantage 3 if 36-60 months ago Vantage 2
Transamerica– Decline if ever
American Amicable – Level
AHL (Guidestar) – Level
Eagle Premier – Level
Foresters – Level
RNA is level
Royal Neighbors of America is level
Americo Eagle Premier is level
AHL (Guidestar)- Graded
Foresters- Decline if current. Preferred if not current.
Transamerica– Not asked if over the age of 44. (Ages 6-44 Smoker) Mild/Seasonal is Preferred, moderate is Standard, all others Graded. (Ages 6-44 Non Smoker) Preferred for Mild, Moderate and Seasonal
AMAM- Level if not prescribed Spiriva
AHL (Guidestar) – Level
Aetna- Considered Chronic Lung Disease, Apply For Standard Coverage.
Liberty Bankers Life– Not Asked
Security National – Preferred
RNA is level if not prescribed Spiriva
Americo Eagle is level
Foresters- Level
UHL–Premier
Sentinel- If if chronic and treated or diagnosed within 60 months Vantage 2
AHL (Guidestar) – Level
United Home Life- Premier
Transamerica- Under age 6 is a decline. Over 6 if mild is Preferred any other is declined.
Guaranteed Issue
Foresters- Friend not allowed
Americo Eagle- Level
American Amicable- Level
AHL (Guidestar) – Level
Foresters- Not Asked
Royal Neighbors- Diagnosed > 1 year ago is level / Under 1 year is Graded
Liberty Bankers Life- Not Asked
New Bridge – Ever is Modified
Transamerica- Preferred for 1 med or less. 1-2 medication if missing more that 2 weeks loss of work/school is Standard. Graded if disabled and controlled for over 2 years. All other is a decline
United Home Life– Express issue Deluxe (Immediate)
AHL (Guidestar) – Decline if the outcome is unknown. Graded if within 36 months and Level over 36 months.
AHL (Patriot) – Less than 1 year Modified, 1- 2 years Standard, over 2 years Preferred
Americo Eagle- Level
Foresters- Not Asked
Royal Neighbors- Level
Transamerica- Not Asked
Aetna / CVS- Less than 1 year Modified, 1- 2 years Standard, over 2 years Preferred
United Home Life- Premier if over 2 years ago
Sentinel- If treated or diagnosed 36 months ago Vantage 3 if 36-60 months ago Vantage 2
Royal Neighbors- Level
Foresters- Preferred, Standard if chronic
Liberty Bankers- Standard if chronic
New Bridge – Chronic is Standard
Aetna / CVS- Standard if Chronic
Transamerica is Standard
AHL (Guidestar) – Over 36 months since diagnosis or treatment is level, under 36 months is graded.
AHL (Patriot) – If ever treated or diagnosed, standard. (Chronic Only)
AMAM is level if . 3 years ago and no Spiriva or Breo
United Home Life- Express Issue
Sentinel- If chronic and treated or diagnosed within 60 months Vantage 2
Americo Eagle is level if over 1 year ago
Transamerica < 1 year ago graded, 1-2 years ago standard, > 2 years ago preferred
AHL (Guidestar) – Level is diagnosed or last treated over 24 months ago, graded if less than 24 months.
United Home Life- Less than 2 years ago Express. Over 2 years ago Premier
Royal Neighbors- less than 18 months ago decline. 18-24 months ago graded. Over 2 years ago level
Foresters- Less than 1 year ago is Prime. 1-2 years is Standard. Years 2+ is Preferred
Baltimore Life- Less than 2 years ago SG2. Over 2 years ago SG1
Liberty Bankers Life- Over 2 years ago Preferred
New Bridge – <12 monts is a decline. 1 – 5 year is Modified. Over 5 years is Standard.
Sentinel- If treated or diagnosed 36 months ago Vantage 3 if 36-60 months ago Vantage 2
Current
Guarantee Issue
AHL (Guidestar) – Basil does not count. Decline if current metastatic (“Stage 2, 3 or 4”). Graded if diagnosis or treatment (“Stage 1” Cancer only) within 36 months.
Previous
Security National – Over 90 days cancer-free is Modified, Over 2 years is Preferred
Royal Neighbors- 2-5 years clear is Graded / 5+ years ago is Standard / More than 1 occurrence is Guaranteed Issue
New Bridge – Cleared under 12 months is a Decline. 1 – 2 years is Modified. Over 2 years is Standard. Multiple types or occurrences are a decline.
Americo Eagle- 2 or more types or recurring is a decline. Over 2 years is Level.
AHL (Guidestar) – Level if diagnosis or treatment over 36 months ago. Preventive drugs Tamoxifen, Arimidex, Letrozole, and Anastrozole are considered preventative (Level). Lymph Nodes If removed & not cancerous, ok to proceed. If removed & cancerous, decline due to metastatic. If removed don’t know if cancerous, requires APS. Two or more instances of cancer is also a decline.
AHL (Patriot) – Multiple occurrences will be a decline. More than 24 months will not be asked on the application.
Sentinel- If treated or diagnosed 36 months ago Vantage 3 if 36-60 months ago Vantage 2
American Amicable < 2 years ago modified / 2-3 years ago graded / > 3 years ago is level
Transamerica Express – Last treatment 2-4 years ago is Graded, treatment over 4 years ago is Select
Transamerica Immediate – Graded if within the last 4 years. Preferred if over 4 years ago
Liberty Bankers Life- Level if over 2 years ago
United Home Life- Less than 2 years ago Express Issue. Express issue premier if over 2 years ago
Baltimore Life– SG1 if over 2 years ago. Less than 2 years ago SG2
FORESTERS- Level if over 3 years ago and only one occurrence (Excludes Basal)
MOO- Level if over 4 years ago
Lifeshield – Decline if ever
Aetna / CVS- Less than 1 year Modified, 1- 2 years Standard, over 2 years Preferred
AHL (Guidestar) – Graded if diagnosis or treatment (“Nitros” or other emergency meds/procedures) within 24 months. Level if diagnosis and treatment more than 24 months ago.
AHL (Patriot) – Less than 1 year Modified, 1- 2 years Standard, over 2 years Preferred
AMAM < 2 years ago Modified / > 2 years ago is level
RNA < 18 months ago is decline / 18 – 24 months is graded / > 2 years is level
Transamerica < 1 year ago is graded / 1-2 years is standard / > 2 years is preferred
Foresters is level if over 2 years ago
New Bridge – Decline if ever
Sentinel- If treated or diagnosed 0-24 months ago Vantage 3 if 24-60 months ago Vantage 2
SEE MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
AHL (Guidestar) – Level or Graded if needs assistance with ADL’s
AHL (Patriot) – Decline
Eagle Premier – Level
RNA is level
Foresters is level
LBL is preferred
New Bridge – Modified if ever.
UHL is express issue
AMAM is graded if diagnosed or hospitalized in the last 3 years
Eagle Premier if over 1 year ago
AHL (Guidestar) – Decline if circulatory surgery and diabetes. Graded if surgery within 24 months and no diabetes. Level if surgery more than 24 months ago and no Diabetes.
AHL (Patriot) – Less than 1 year Modified, 1- 2 years Standard, over 2 years Preferred
AMAM < 2 years is modified / 2 – 3 years is graded / > 3 years is level
RNA < 18 months decline / 18 – 24 months graded/ > 2 years is level
Foresters- Under 1 year is Standard, Over 1 year is Standard, Over 2 years is Preferred
UHL < 2 years is express issue / > 2 years is premier
FORESTERS – Standard
UHL– EIWL
LBL – Standard
BALT LIFE – SG2 LESS THAN 2 YEARS. SG1 OVER 2 YEARS
AMAM– Diagnosed or treated less than 2 years ago is modified. 2-3 is graded, and anything over 3 years old is considered level.
SENTINEL–NEW VANTAGE 2 (30%/70%TRUE GRADED)
Transamerica Express – Graded
Transamerica Immediate – Graded
New Bridge – Decline
RNA – Guaranteed Issue
CICA – Guaranteed Issue
Mutual of Omaha – Decline
Lifeshield – Decline
SBLI – Decline
AHL (Patriot) – Decline
Transamerica – Select if using the Express product. If using the traditional final expense (easy solution) product, it will be considered graded.
United Home Life– No medication or treatment for over 2 years is Express Issue Premier (Level). Medication for preventative or maintenance is Express Issue Deluxe (Graded).
Sentinel- If treated or diagnosed 0-24 months ago Vantage 3 if 24-60 months ago Vantage 2
Security National Life – Modified
Transamerica- Decline
American Amicable- Decline if ever
Liberty Bankers Life- Decline if ever
Lifeshield- Decline if ever
RNA- Decline if ever
Mutual of Omaha- Decline if ever
AHL (Patriot)- Decline if ever
RNA- Level If Diagnosed Over 2 Years Ago / Decline If Less Than 2 Years
Security National – Modified
AHL (Guidestar) – Level if diagnosis more than 24 months ago and no treatment. Graded if diagnosis less than 24 months ago or prescription/use of inhaler any time after diagnosis. Inhaler considered treatment.
AHL (Patriot) – If ever treated or diagnosed, standard.
Aetna/CVS- Standard
Liberty Bankers Life- Standard
New Bridge – Standard if non-smoker, Decline if a smoker.
Foresters- Standard
Transamerica- Standard
AMAM can go level if diagnosed > 3 years ago and not taking Spiriva or Breo
Baltimore Life– SG2
UHL is graded express issue
LIFESHIELD– COPD NON-SMOKER GRADED (BEST PRICE OF ALL)
SENTINEL–NEW VANTAGE 2 (30%/70%TRUE GRADED)
Sentinel- If treated or diagnosed under 60 months ago Vantage 3
Americo Eagle is level
RNA is level
Mutual Of Omaha is level
New Bridge – Decline if ever.
FORESTERS is level
Transamerica is decline with Rx
UHL is express issue if < 2 years
Sentinel- Decline if diagnosed under the age of 25
AHL (Guidestar) – Decline – Average life expectancy is 38 and product begins at age 45.
AHL (Patriot) – Decline
Doesn’t matter any more, just apply at another carrier
AMAM–LEVEL UNLESS INSERTED IN THE LAST 2 YEARS
EAGLE–LEVEL OVER 1
RNA–LEVEL OVER 2/GRADED OVER 18 MONTHS/DECLINE UNDER 18 MONTHS
New Bridge – Decline if ever
TRANS–LEVEL AFTER 2 YEARS
FORESTERS– Under 1 year is Standard, Over 1 year is Standard, Over 2 years is Preferred
Sentinel- If treated or diagnosed 36 months ago Vantage 3 if 36-60 months ago Vantage 2
AHL (Patriot) – Delcine if ever
AHL (Guidestar) – Level
New Bridge – Preferred
RNA is level Preferred or Standard)
Transamerica is preferred (45-85)
LBL does not ask
Foresters is level
UHL is premier if not on disability
Americo- Level
Sentinel- If manic and treated or diagnosed under 24 months ago Vantage 3
No Complications
AHL (Guidestar)- Level if A1C is under 10.0 and blood sugar is under 200. Graded if not. Decline if diabetic and with a history of heart attack, artery bypass, stent, angina, amputation, TIA or stroke.
Aetna- Preferred If Insulin Started After The Age Of 25, Standard If Before 25.
AMAM– INSULIN BEFORE 50 IS MODIFIED. After 50 is level
RNA- Preferred if no insulin / Standard if insulin is used
FORESTERS– LEVEL (DOES ASK WHEN INSULIN STARTED)
TRANS– Preferred on pills or Standard if on Insulin
LIBERTY BANKERS LIFE– Level If Insulin Was Prescribed After The Age Of 25. Standard If Prescribed Before the Age Of 25 As Long As They Were Not Diagnosed Before The Age Of 9.
MOO– Level if on pills or Insulin after the age of 50
New Bridge – Insulin prior to age 40 is Standard, after the age of 40 is Preferred.
Security National – No complications (Neuropathy OK), Insulin prescribed over the age of 40 all preferred.
Baltimore Life– Insulin is SG2. PILL IS SG1
UHL–INSULIN IS DELUXE, PILL IS Premier. COMBINED INSULIN/HEART IS DELUXE (DOESN’T ASK AGE INSULIN STARTED)
Eagle Premier is level
Complications (Neuropathy)
TRANS– LEVEL (INSULIN IS STANDARD)
New Bridge – Preferred for both retinopathy and neuropathy.
Security National – Other than Neuropathy is Modified
AHL (Guidestar)- Graded if A1C is over 10.0 or blood sugar is over 200 or if insulin shock or diabetic coma in the last 6 months. Decline if diabetic and with a history of heart attack, artery bypass, stent, angina, amputation, TIA or stroke.
RNA- Graded
AMAM is modified
LBL- Modified
Foresters is level if > 2 years
SENTINEL–NEW VANTAGE 2 (30%/70%TRUE GRADED) if using more than 50 units daily
AHL (Guidestar) – If a Diabetic Coma occurred within the last 6 months, we will consider the applicant’s Diabetes out of control, and they will answer question 6 “yes” and get Graded. If a Diabetic Coma occurred over 6 months ago, the applicant will be Level.
AHL (Patriot) – Less than 2 years ago Modified. Over 2 years ago is not asked
Foresters-Less than 2 years ago Modified. Over 2 years ago is not asked
LIBERTY BANKERS LIFE-Less than 2 years ago Modified. Over 2 years ago Level
Baltimore Life–SG2 IF LESS THAN 2 YEARS AGO. SG1 IF OVER 2 YEARS
New Bridge – Decline if ever
UHL–DELUXE IF INSULIN
Sentinel- If treated or diagnosed under 24 months ago Vantage 2
Transamerica – Express Solution product will go graded if within the last 12 months and select after 12 months.
United Home Life- Only asks about currently
Guaranteed Issue if currently on Dialysis and diagnosed < 2 years ago
Americo Eagle
Liberty Bankers Life
United Home Life
American Amicable- Great grandchild rider as well
Mutual Of Omaha
Sentinel on New Vantage 1
American Amicable – Level
AHL (Guidestar) – Level
Royal Neighbors- Level
Liberty Bankers Life- Preferred
United Home Life- Deluxe if under 65. Premier if over 65
Baltimore Life- SG1
AMAM – Level
AHL (Guidestar) – Level
AHL (Patriot) – Any DUI under 24 months ago is modified.
Americo Eagle- Level
Liberty Bankers if > 2 years preferred
Baltimore Life- SG1
United Home Life- Over 2 years is Premier
Transamerica- Less than 1 year ROP. 1-2 years Standard. 2 years plus Preferred
AHL (Guidestar) – Graded if treatment or counseling in the last 24 months or emergency overdose medication taken or administered within 24 months or on going abuse within 24 months.
AHL (Patriot) – Modified if under 24 months since last treatment.
Americo Eagle- Under 1-year decline. Over 1 year level
Royal Neighbors- Under 18 months decline if recommended by a doctor
United Home Life- Under 1 year decline
AMAM is level if > 2 years
Liberty Bankers Life- Preferred if over 2 years
Baltimore Life- SG2
Sentinel- Level of over 24 months and New Vantage 3 if under
LBL–Standard
Foresters- Standard
Transamerica – Standard
AHL (Guidestar) – Level if diagnosis more than 24 months ago and no treatment. Graded if diagnosis less than 24 months ago or prescription/use of inhaler any time after diagnosis. Inhaler considered treatment.
AHL (Patriot) – If ever treated or diagnosed, standard.
RNA if treated or diagnosed < 2 years ago is graded / > 2 years is level
Security National – Modified
New Bridge – Chronic is Standard
BALT LIFE–SG2
Sentinel- If treated or diagnosed within 60 months Vantage 2
UHL–Graded
AMERICO–Guaranteed Issue
Security National – Modified
See Seizures
Americo Eagle- Level
American Amicable-Level
Royal Neighbors- Level
Transamerica- Level
AHL (Guidestar) – Under 36 months since convicted or if still on probation or parole is a decline. Over 36 months is level
UHL– PAST 10 YRS CONVICTED, ON PAROLE, AWAITING TRIAL…ROP. Otherwise, It’s Premier
LBL– Preferred If Not In The Past 2 Years
New Bridge – <24 months is decline. Over 2 years is Preferred.
Aetna / CVS- Less than 1 year Modified, 1- 2 years Standard, over 2 years Preferred
Americo EAGLE–LEVEL OVER 1 YEAR
AMAM–LESS THAN 2 YEARS MODIFIED/2-3 YEARS GRADED/OVER 3 YEARS IS LEVEL
AHL (Guidestar) – Decline if heart attack (ever) and Diabetes. Graded if occurrence less than 24 months ago or Nitro/Isosorbide use within 24 months. Level if occurrence or Nitro/ Isosorbide use more than 24 months ago. Also Level if event and Nitro/Isosorbide treatment more than 24 months ago and taking a blood thinner.
AHL (Patriot) – Less than 1 year Modified, 1- 2 years Standard, over 2 years Preferred
LBL–PREF IF OVER 2 YEARS
New Bridge – Less than 24 months is Modified, 25 – 48 months is Standard, and over 48 months is Preferred.
RNA–18-24 MONTHS GRADED/OVER 2 YEARS LEVEL
UHL–OVER 2 YEARS PREMIER
BALT LIFE–SG2
MOO–WITHIN 2 YEARS GRADED
LIFESHIELD–OVER 36 MONTHS LEVEL
FORESTERS–Less than 1 year Prime, 1-2 years is Standard, 2+ is Preferred
New Bridge – < 12 months is decline. 1 – 2 years is Modified. 2 – 5 years Standard. Over 5 years ago Preferred.
Transamerica – Express Product – Select if within the last 12 months.
Sentinel- If treated or diagnosed 0-24 months ago Vantage 3 if 24-60 months ago Vantage 2
Security National – Over 2 years preferred / Under 2 years is Modified
AMAM< 2 years modified / 2-3 years graded / < 3 years is level
AHL (Guidestar) – Decline with Diabetes. Graded if surgery within 24 months. Level if surgery more than 24 months ago.
UHL–Modified if under 24 months ago
Foresters- Prime if less than 1 year ago. 1-2 years ago is Standard. 2+ years is Preferred
MOO–WITHIN 1 YEAR DECLINE
Sentinel- If treated or diagnosed 0-24 months ago Vantage 3 if 24-60 months ago Vantage 2
Eagle Premier is level if > 1 year
RNA–LEVEL OVER 2/GRADED WITHIN 18 MONTHS
AMAM < 2 years modified / 2-3 years graded / > 3 years is level
UHL >2 years is premier
New Bridge – <12 months is a decline. 1 – 5 years is Modified. Over 5 years is Standard.
Foresters if level > 2 years ago
Sentinel- If treated or diagnosed 36 months ago Vantage 3 if 36-60 months ago Vantage 2
No Build Chart
Royal Neighbors of America (Standard and Below Ratings)
Aetna-CVS
United Home Life Express Issue Graded
Royal Neighbors – Standard for B and C
Foresters- Standard if B/C, A is Preferred
AHL (Guidestar) – Decline if the disease has caused liver failure. Graded if diagnosis or treatment is within 24 months. Level, if diagnosis or treatment was more than 24 months ago.
AMAM < 2 years modified / 2-3 years graded / > 3 years level
Transamerica Express – B or C treated within 2 years is Select.
Transamerica Immediate – A or B diagnosed within 1 year is Graded, within 2 years is Standard, if treated and resolved over 2 years is Preferred. Hep C if treated under 24 months is Graded, over is Standard.
UHL–B OR C WITHIN 24 MONTHS IS EXPRESS ISSUE
LBL is standard if treated/resolved. Decline if untreated
Americo Eagle– Decline unless Hepatitis A
New Bridge – Chronic if ever is Standard, it does not say based on type.
MOO Graded if ever Hep C, Level if A or B.
Security National – A is Preferred / B&C is Modified if treatment was less than 2 years ago, and preferred if it was over 2 years ago.
Lifeshield – Decline if ever
Royal Neighbors- Level
AMAM only asks currently
LBL < 1 year decline / > 1 year is level
Baltimore Life- SG1
AMAM only asks if currently
AHL (Guidestar) – Current is a decline, any other is not asked.
Eagle Premier is level
RNA is level
Foresters is level unless more than 48 hours or more for Diabetes if so then modified
UHL–Decline if 2 or more times within the last 12 months unless minor issues
Sentinel- Decline if within 3 months
AMAM is level
RNA is level
Foresters is level
New Bridge – Ever is a decline.
UHL is premier
Sentinel- Decline if diagnosed before the age of 25
AHL (Patriot) is a decline if ever
AHL (Guidestar) – Level
Transamerica is standard
RNA is level
LBL is standard
Foresters is level
BALT LIFE–SG2
UHL–W/IN 2 YEARS EXPRESS ISSUE
Foresters- Standard even if chronic
AHL (Guidestar) – Decline with Diabetes. Decline if requires Dialysis. Graded if diagnosis or treatment within 24 months. Level if diagnosis and last treatment more than 24 months ago.
AHL (Patriot) – Modified
RNA < 2 years is decline / > 2 years is level
New Bridge – Chronic is Standard.
UHL < 2 years is graded / > 2 years is preferred
Transamerica < 4 years is standard / > 4 years is preferred
AMAM is modified
MOO < 4 years is graded / > 4 years is level
Liberty Bankers Life is decline if ever
SENTINEL–NEW VANTAGE 2 (30%/70%TRUE GRADED)
Security National – Kidney Failure and Chronic Kidney Disease is Modified / Dialysis and Polycystic Kidney Disease is a Decline
Transamerica is preferred
LBL–Standard (SYSTEMIC)
Aetna / CVS is standard if ever
AHL (Guidestar) – Graded if treatment or diagnosis within 24 months.
AHL (Patriot) – If ever treated or diagnosed, standard.
AMAM <2 years is modified / >2 years is level
Foresters- Standard
UHL–DELUX
SENTINEL–NEW VANTAGE 2 (30%/70%TRUE GRADED)
New Bridge – Systemic is Modified if ever.
Royal Neighbors- Guaranteed Issue If Systemic
AHL (Guidestar) – Level, Graded or Decline, Depends on self-sufficiency or any health conditions
Baltimore Life- SG2
Royal Neighbors of America- Standard
Foresters- Level
Transamerica (STANDARD FOR MS/DECLINE FOR CEREBRAL PALSY)
Aetna / CVS- Standard
AHL (Guidestar) – Decline if home health care. Graded if treatment or diagnosis within 24 months
AHL (Patriot) – If ever treated or diagnosed, standard.
AMAM–GRADED (30/70/100)
UHL–GRADED/MS OVER 2 YEARS W/NO MEDS IS IMMEDIATE
Liberty Bankers Life – Decline
New Bridge – Modified if ever.
UHL is express issue
Foresters is level
TRANS–WITHIN 1 YEAR ROP…1+PREFERRED
RNA–WITHIN 2 YEARS GRADED/OVER 2 LEVEL
AHL (Guidestar) – Decline if using home health care. Graded if the applicant is unable to independently perform ADLs. Level is self-sufficient.
AHL (Patriot) – Decline
AMAM–GRADED (30/70)
New Bridge – Decline if Ever.
AMAM is level
Liberty Bankers Life does not ask
Transamerica- PREFERRED (STANDARD IF INSULIN)
AHL (Guidestar)- Level if A1C is under 10.0 and blood sugar is under 200. Graded if not. Decline if diabetic and with a history of heart attack, artery bypass, stent, angina, amputation, TIA, or stroke.
AHL (Patriot) – Modified
RNA- Graded if it’s being treated / If no treatment for over 24 months then level
UHL- Express Issue
AMAM- Modified if it’s being treated / If no treatment for over 24 months then level
Foresters- Modified if it’s being treated / If no treatment for over 24 months then level
LBL- Modified if it’s being treated / If no treatment for over 24 months then level
Lifeshield is a decline
Sentinel- Graded if it’s being treated / If no treatment for over 24 months then level
Guaranteed Issue
Guarantee issue only if actual oxygen tank. Do not confuse this for a Nebulizer or CPAP!
FORESTERS–Level if used at night for Sleep Apnea
Sentinel- If treated or diagnosed within 60 months Vantage 2
Eagle Premier – Level
Royal Neighbors Of America – Level
Foresters–Level
AHL (Guidestar) – Level
United Home Life – PREMIER
New Bridge – Decline if ever.
AMAM < 2 years is modified / > 2 years is level
Royal Neighbors- Standard
Liberty Bankers Life- Standard
Transamerica- Standard
AHL (Guidestar) – Graded if treatment or diagnosis is within 24 months.
AHL (Patriot) – If ever treated or diagnosed, standard.
Aetna / CVS- Standard
AMAM- Graded
New Bridge – Modified if ever.
Foresters – Standard
BALT LIFE–SG2
UHL–EXPRESS
SENTINEL–NEW VANTAGE 2 (30%/70%TRUE GRADED)
Americo Eagle Premier > 1 year inserted is immediate
AHL (Guidestar) – Decline if the applicant has pacemaker and a defibrillator. Level if just a pacemaker. Time period is since pacemaker inserted does not have to be greater than 24 months; no time period requirement. Routine battery change is considered maintenance and Level.
AMAM is level if > 2 years
Foresters- Under 1 year is Basic, Over 1 year is Standard, Over 2 years is Preferred
Transamerica < 1 year is graded / > 1 year is standard
RNA is decline for , 18 months / 18 – 24 months is graded / > 24 months is level
LBL is preferred if > 2 years
BALT LIFE–SG2
New Bridge – ,12 months is a decline. 1 – 5 years is Modified. Over 5 years is Standard.
UHL–OVER 2 YEARS PREMIER
Sentinel- If treated or diagnosed 36 months ago Vantage 3 if 36-60 months ago Vantage 2
AMAM if pending hospitalization modified, does not ask about surgery
UHL is express issue
RNA–LEVEL OVER 18 MONTHS
American Amicable- Level
AHL (Guidestar) – Level
AHL (Patriot) – Modified
Royal Neighbors – Level
AMAM- Level
Royal Neighbors- Diagnosed > 1 year is Standard / < 1 year is Graded
Americo- Level
AHL (Guidestar) – Level
LBL Decline if treated within the last 24 months
New Bridge – Decline
Transamerica- Preferred
UHL–DELUXE (IMMEDIATE)
Foresters is level
Sentinel- If treated or diagnosed under 24 months ago Vantage 3
AHL (Guidestar) – Graded if Seizure within the last 30 days or more than
one in the last 12 months
Security National – Over 90 Days without a seizure, Preferred / Under 90 days is a decline
Liberty Bankers Life – Standard
Mutual Of Omaha is not asked
Foresters is level
Royal Neighbors–GRADED WITHIN 2 YEARS/LEVEL OVER 2
TRANS–IF MORE THAN 12 SEIZURES IN THE LAST 24 MONTHS, STANDARD. LESS THAN 12 SEIZURES IN THE LAST 24 MONTHS IS PREFERRED
United Home Life– PREMIER IF NO SEIZURE IN PAST 2 YEARS
AMAM–GRADED (30/70)
AMAM – Level
FORESTERS – Level
AHL (Guidestar) – Level
AHL (Patriot) – Decline
LIBERTY BANKERS LIFE (MODIFIED IF WITHIN PAST 2 YEARS) PREF IF OVER 2 YEARS
BALT LIFE– SG2
UHL- EXPRESS
Sentinel- If treated or diagnosed 36 months ago Vantage 3 if 36-60 months ago Vantage 2
Royal Neighbors- Guaranteed Issue
Single Pay
Royal Neighbors ($21,551.72-$431,034.48)
Baltimore Life (Can Not Be Less Than $5,000 Premium)
Americo Lifetime Legacy (Can Not Be Less Thank $5,000 Premium)
Sentinel
Liberty Bankers Life (Min $20,000 face)
10-20 PAY
Transamerica – 10Pay
Sentinel Life- 10 pay, 20 pay, paid-up at 65 and paid-up at 85
AMAM is level
AHL (Guidestart) – Level
Royal Neighbors – Level
Transamerica – Standard
Liberty Bankers Life – Level
Foresters – Preferred (C-PAP IS NOT CONSIDERED OXYGEN)
UHL – PREMIER
BALT – SG1
AMAM – Level
AHL (Guidestar) – Level
Royal Neighbors – Level
Foresters – Level
UHL–EXPRESS
Sentinel- Decline if diagnosed under the age of 25
AHL (Guidestar) – Level if over 24 months ago / Graded if treated or diagnosed under 24 months ago.
Transamerica <1 year ROP / 1-2 standard / > 2 preferred
AMAM < 2 years modified / 2-3 years is graded / > 3 years is level
Royal Neighbors of America < 18 months is decline /18-36 months graded / > 36 months ago is level
UHL–1 YEAR DECLINE…1-2 IS ROP…OVER 2 PREMIER
Foresters – Leviel if over 2 years, R.O.P if less than 2 years
Liberty Bankers Life – Prefered if over 2 years ago
Sentinel- If treated or diagnosed 36 months ago Vantage 3 if 36-60 months ago Vantage 2
0-12 Months
Royal Neighbors- Graded
AMAM is modified
AHL (Guidestar) – Graded
AHL (Patriot) – Modified
Aetna / CVS- Modified
Baltimore Life- Less than 2 years SG2.
United Home Life- Modified
Foresters- Modified
Sentinel- If treated or diagnosed under 24 months ago Vantage 2
12-24 Months
Royal Neighbors- Standard
Aetna / CVS- Standard
AHL (Guidestar) – Graded
AHL (Patriot) – Standard
Foresters- Standard
Transamerica- Standard
United Home Life is express issue
AMAM is modified
Over 24 Months
AHL (Guidestar) – Level
AHL (Patriot)- Level
Royal Neighbors of America – Level
Aetna / CVS- Preferred
Transamerica is preferred
Foresters- Preferred
Liberty Bankers- Level
Baltimore Life- SG1
United Home Life- Premier
American Amicable- Graded. Over 3 years level
Sentinel- 24-60 months ago Vantage 2
New Bridge – <12 is decline, 1 – 2 is Modified, Over 2 years is Standard.
Most carriers except Lifeshield.
Voice Signature Options
SBLI
American Amicable
Foresters
Security National
Royal Neighbors doesn’t ask
AHL (Guidestar) – Decline if TIA (ever) and Diabetes. Graded if occurrence or treatment within 24 months (if no Diabetes). Level if occurrence or treatment more than 24 months ago (if no Diabetes).
AHL (Patriot) – Less than 1 year Modified, 1- 2 years Standard, over 2 years Preferred
AMAM < 2 years is modified / 2-3 years is graded / > 3 years is level
New Bridge – <12 is a decline. 1 – 2 is Modified. 2 – 5 is Standard. Over 5 years is Preferred.
Foresters – Level if over 2 years ago
UHL– PREMIER OVER 2 YEARS/EXPRESS LESS THAN 2
Sentinel- If treated or diagnosed 0-24 months ago Vantage 3 if 24-60 months ago Vantage 2
Royal Neighbors
Liberty Bankers Life
Transamerica
American Amicable- Low smoker rates
New Bridge – Last 12 months is Standard Tobaco, 1 – 2 years is Standard, Over 2 years is Preferred.
AHL (Guidestar) – Level
Royal Neighbors of America – Level
Foresters – Level
AMAM < 3 years ago is graded / > 3 years is level
AMAM-Level
Foresters – Level
Transamerica – Preferred
Royal Neighbors – Level
Liberty Bankers Life – Prefered if not used within the last 2 years. If due to accident then Level
UHL– DELUXE
AHL (Guidestar) – Level
New Bridge – Scooter or Walker if confined is a decline.
WHEELCHAIR: NOT CONFINED
AMAM-LEVEL WHEELCHAIR
AHL (Guidestar) – Level
TRANS–LEVEL (IF TEMPORARY)
Royal Neighbors- Level
Foresters – Decline if due to disease
Liberty Bankers Life– Decline if due to disease. Due to an accident,is Level
United Home Life – Not asked
Wheel Chair: Confined
United Home Life– Not Asked
AHL (Guidestar)- Graded
AHL (Patriot) – Decline
AMAM–Level If Due To Accident / Decline If Due To Disease
Royal Neighbors- Guaranteed Issue
Liberty Bankers Life–Level If Due To Accident / Modified If Due To Disease
BALT LIFE– Level If Due To Accident / Decline If Due To Disease
FORESTERS–Level If Due To Accident / Decline If Due To Illness
Sentinel- Decline if due to a chronic illness or disease