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What Is Term Life Insurance?
Term life is pure death benefit protection for a set period — 10, 20, or 30 years. If you die during the term, your beneficiaries receive a tax-free lump sum. If you outlive the term, the policy expires. No cash value, no investment component. It's the most affordable type of life insurance because you're only paying for the death benefit.
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How Much Does Term Life Cost?
A healthy 30-year-old can get a $500,000 20-year term policy for under $25/month. Rates depend on age, health, tobacco use, coverage amount, and term length. Shorter terms cost less. Women typically pay less than men. Life insurance premiums paid by the policyowner are not subject to a state sales tax in any U.S. state.
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Can I Convert to Permanent Later?
Most quality carriers include a conversion privilege — the right to convert your term policy to whole life or universal life without a new medical exam. This is critical: if your health changes during the term, conversion lets you keep coverage. June only recommends carriers with strong conversion options.
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How Much Coverage Do I Need?
The DIME method: Debt + Income replacement + Mortgage + Education. Add up what your family needs if you're gone. A common shortcut: 10-12× your annual income. A family earning $75K needs roughly $750K-$900K. June provides a free needs analysis to find your exact number.
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Do I Need a Medical Exam?
Traditional fully-underwritten term life requires a brief paramedical exam (blood draw, blood pressure, height/weight) — this typically qualifies you for the lowest premiums. No-exam options exist through accelerated underwriting for coverage up to $500K, but premiums are 15-30% higher. June helps you decide which path makes sense for your situation.
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Maryland Life Insurance Consumer Rights
Maryland law provides a 10-day free-look period — return any policy within that window for a full refund (Md. Code Ins. § 16-101). Carriers must provide policy illustrations showing guaranteed and non-guaranteed values. Your agent must disclose all compensation. June operates under a fiduciary mindset: your needs first, always.
