What is Term Life Insurance
Term insurance gives you life insurance protection for a certain amount of time. If you die during this period of time, your loved ones receive a death benefit. This is an affordable type of life insurance that provides temporary coverage.
Insurance That Fits Your Budget
Term life insurance is a great option if your biggest factor in buying life insurance is price, like when you’re just starting your career or family and are on a tight budget. This type of pay-as-you go life insurance is known as the most affordable type of life insurance. It is also ideal if you are looking for payments that will not increase during the initial policy term (10,15, 20, or 30 years).1
Term life insurance may be right for you if you:
Want coverage for a specific amount of time
Need low-cost protection for yourself or for your young children
Want to help your family pay for mortgage payments, bills, college, or funeral expenses should you die
Would like to convert to permanent insurance at a later date
How Term Life Insurance Works
Term life insurance covers you for a specific time period, such as 10 or 20 years. At any time before the initial term of the certificate expires (up until you reach age 72), you may wish to convert your coverage to permanent insurance (whole life or universal life). Because you already have a term product with WoodmenLife, you can qualify for this permanent coverage without a medical exam.
As with other types of life insurance, term life will provide a death benefit to your family upon your death. You also have the option to choose multiple beneficiaries, or to leave a gift to charity or other organization. However, term life insurance does not build cash value.
Also, if you are diagnosed with a terminal condition, you can receive a portion of your life insurance benefits2 while you’re still living, through the Accelerated Death Benefit Rider.
Optional Add-Ons
You can choose to add the following riders to your term life certificate, for an additional fee, to enhance your coverage:
Accidental Death Benefit Rider
Provide extra life insurance coverage that takes effect if your death is accidental.
Disability Waiver of Premium Rider
Prepare for the unexpected with this add-on. If you become disabled within the contractual terms of this rider, your premiums will continue to be paid.
Applicant Waiver of Premium Rider
If you have purchased life insurance for a child who is age 15 or younger, and you are listed as the owner on the child’s certificate, this rider helps if you ever become disabled. It will pay the monthly premium on the youth’s life insurance certificate if you become disabled within the contractual terms of this rider.
Compare Whole and Term Life
Use the following chart to start learning about which type of life insurance might be best for you.
Coverage | Permanent | Temporary (with option of converting to permanent later) |
Benefits | Premiums never go up Builds cash value Death benefit proceeds paid income tax-free to beneficiary | Less expensive in the short-term Death benefit proceeds paid income tax-free to beneficiary |
Types | Whole Life Paid-up at 100 Whole Life Paid-up at 65 10 Pay Whole Life 20 Pay Whole Life | 10 Year Term 15 Year Term 20 Year Term 30 Year Term |
Issue Ages | Varies by type of insurance, from ages 0-85 | Varies by type of insurance, from ages 0-80 |
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Disclosures
Once the initial policy term ends your premiums will increase on an annual basis until age 95. Any increase in premium will not increase the certificate benefits.
Accelerated Death Benefit Rider Forms ICC10 264 6-10, 264 6-10 (XX), O-264 6-10 (XX). All contractual provisions apply and may vary by state. Benefit payments may affect eligibility for public assistance programs. Maximum benefit is the lesser of $250,000 or 65% of death benefit amount available and usually paid in one lump sum. Generally benefits received are income tax free. Consult your tax professional to assess the impact of this benefit.
Form ICC16 8648 1-16 & 8648 1-16 (XX). These certificates have exceptions, limitations and restrictions. For costs and complete details in coverage, contact a WoodmenLife Representative.
Accidental Death Benefit Rider: Form 260-XX-0409 & 260-04-1401. All contractual provisions apply and may vary by state.
Disability Waiver of Premium: Form 8649 1-16 (XX), ICC16 8649 1-16, 262-04-1401. All contractual provisions apply and may vary by state.
Applicant Waiver of Premium Rider: Form 263-XX-0409 and 263-04-1401. All contractual provisions apply and may vary by state.
Premiums for 10, 15, 20 or 30-year term are guaranteed not to increase during the initial policy term. Once the initial policy term ends, your premiums will increase on an annual basis until age 95. Any increase in premium will not increase the certificate benefits.
All products may not be available in all states.
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