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Guaranteed-Issue Life Insurance

Life insurance with no health questions — small face amounts, graded death benefit, highest cost per dollar of coverage.

Life 📋 Reviewed by InsureCo Editorial Team · Updated April 30, 2026
Quick definition: Life insurance with no health questions — small face amounts, graded death benefit, highest cost per dollar of coverage.

Full explanation

Guaranteed-issue life insurance accepts all applicants with no health questions and no medical exam. Available only at small face amounts ($10,000-$25,000) and older age brackets. Includes a graded death benefit — in years 1-2, the policy pays only return of premium plus interest (typically 8-10%); year 3+ pays the full face amount. Premium is the highest per dollar of coverage of any life insurance type. Right for: people with serious health conditions who can't qualify for any underwritten product but want to ensure funeral costs are covered. Wrong for: anyone who could qualify for simplified-issue or AU at lower cost.

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