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Why People Get Declined
Common reasons: diabetes, heart disease, cancer history, obesity, mental health conditions, DUI, hazardous occupation, or tobacco use. But a decline from one carrier doesn't mean no coverage. Different carriers have different underwriting guidelines — what's a decline at Company A might be standard at Company B. June shops across 7 carriers to find your best option.
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Table Ratings Explained
Table ratings (A through H) are premium surcharges for applicants who don't qualify for standard rates. Table A = 25% above standard, Table H = 200% above standard. Each table adds approximately 25%. This sounds expensive, but table-rated coverage is still real coverage — and it's infinitely better than no coverage. Many conditions that were Table D five years ago are now Standard.
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Guaranteed Issue: No Questions Asked
Guaranteed issue means exactly what it sounds like — you cannot be declined. No health questions, no medical exam, no blood work. The tradeoff: coverage amounts are lower ($5K-$50K typically) and there's usually a 2-3 year graded benefit period. After the waiting period, full death benefit applies. For people who've been declined everywhere else, this is the safety net.
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Foreign Nationals & Visa Holders
Coverage available for Green Card holders and select visa types (E-1, E-2, H-1B, L-1, and their dependents). Requirements: valid immigration docs, 12+ months US residency, $20K+ annual income from US sources. Some carriers also accept ITIN candidates. Living benefit riders (chronic/critical illness) available to permanent residents. June navigates the immigration + insurance intersection.
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Tobacco, Cannabis & Substance Use
Tobacco users pay higher premiums but are absolutely insurable. Most carriers have separate tobacco rate classes. Cannabis: Several of our carrier partners treat occasional marijuana use as non-tobacco if no other tobacco products are used. Substance abuse history: Generally requires 3-5 years clean with no treatment. Each carrier evaluates differently — June knows which ones are most lenient.
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Maryland Consumer Protections
Maryland law prohibits unfair discrimination in life insurance underwriting — decisions must be based on actuarial data, not arbitrary factors. All policies include a 10-day free-look period (Md. Code Ins. § 16-101). Guaranteed issue policies cannot impose pre-existing condition exclusions beyond the graded benefit period stated in the policy. June advocates for your right to coverage under Maryland insurance regulations.
