Can I Get Burial Insurance With Cancer?
A cancer diagnosis doesn’t automatically disqualify you.
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In many cases, yes. Guaranteed issue burial insurance asks no health questions, so a current or past cancer diagnosis does not prevent approval, though a graded death benefit period may apply.
Many people researching this also ask about burial insurance for pre-existing conditions.
Some simplified issue policies may also accept applicants who have been cancer-free for a certain number of years, depending on the carrier’s specific underwriting guidelines, which vary widely from company to company.
Because outcomes differ so much by carrier and by the specifics of a diagnosis, the fastest way to know your real options is a short phone call with a licensed agent who can check several companies at once, rather than guessing based on one company’s rules.
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