HIV Life Insurance
Life Insurance For Los Angeles Residents with HIV
Historically, HIV-positive individuals in Los Angeles have had difficulty finding affordable life insurance. Few companies consider HIV, when well-controlled, on the same level as other chronic diseases, but it has taken time for this to happen. We at The Hinerman Group have extensive experience in finding the right coverage for people living with HIV.
HIV Life Insurance Application Process in Los Angeles
When you fill out your initial application, you should be asked several questions about your general health and HIV medical history. Among the questions, you may be asked are the following:
- Date of initial diagnosis
- CD4 count and viral load
- Current medications and dosage
- What other health conditions do you have
You will be asked several questions about your general health and HIV medical history when completing your initial application. These questions may include:
HIV Life Insurance Options for Los Angeles Residents
If you are not eligible for traditional life insurance due to your HIV diagnosis, there are several other options.
- Term Life Insurance: While term life insurance is less expensive than other types, not all insurance companies offer long-term coverage such as 20 to 30 years. Hinerman Group has been working in the area for 15+ years and can help you find the right product and company.
- Guaranteed Issue Life Insurance: In this underwriting process, insurance companies do not consider an applicant’s health history, which means virtually anyone aged 18-70 who works at least 20 hours a week can qualify for coverage of up to $100,000.
- Permanent Life Insurance: This can either be whole life or universal life. Some companies that do not offer longer terms will approve policies with permanent coverage.
Find Affordable HIV Life Insurance in Los Angeles
With great success, the Hinerman Group has found affordable rates for HIV-positive individuals. Contact us if you’d like help finding the right life insurance policy for you.
The underwriting guidelines look like this:
Self disclosed diagnosis and over age 20
Compliant with antiretroviral therapy (ART) for at least two consecutive years
Followed by an HIV or infectious disease specialist minimally every six months
Undetectable viral load since starting ART, minimally 2 years
CD4 of 500 or more for the past two years and never below 350
Current negative Hep B&C testing and no history of hepatitis
No viral resistance to treatment
No history of IV drug use or other substance abuse
No history of other ratable health issues such as CAD, diabetes, cancer or protein in the urine
No significant psychiatric history
Not underweight or losing weight, normal protein levels
No AIDS defining illness
No smokers (Mortality of HIV+ patients is significantly increased by smoking)
After reviewing the guidelines to the left, call Ed at 866-539-7914, or complete the info request form below to receive a quote or additional information.
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