- Most seniors qualify for immediate coverage even if they have very high-risk conditions like COPD, diabetes, and many more.
- Competitive prices that are in line with most other providers.
- Qualification only requires answering health questions (no exam).
- No guaranteed acceptance options.
- Some companies offer moderately lower prices.
- Policy mail times are slower than most other providers.
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In 2018, CVS Health bought Aetna, so all policies will have the CVS and Aetna Life Insurance Company logos. All Aetna senior products are sold only via licensed agencies. They cannot be bought online or via mail directly from the company.
How Does Aetna Final Expense Insurance Work?
Aetna final expense insurance is a simplified issue whole life policy that does not require a medical exam. To qualify, you only have to answer some basic health questions. The coverage lasts forever, the premiums will never increase, and the policy will build cash value.
When you die, Aetna will pay your named beneficiaries a tax-free cash benefit. There are no restrictions on how your loved ones use the money. That means the money can be used to pay off funeral expenses, medical bills, credit cards, or anything else. Also, if money is left over after your final expenses are paid, they get to keep it.
How Much Does Aetna Burial Insurance Cost?
The cost of Aetna final expense insurance is based on your exact age, gender, health history, tobacco habits, state of residence, and the coverage amount. The table below shows some sample burial insurance quotes for their program.
| Age & Gender | $5,000 | $10,000 | $25,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female age 45 | $15 | $26 | $59 |
| Male age 45 | $17 | $30 | $70 |
| Female age 50 | $15 | $27 | $63 |
| Male age 50 | $19 | $34 | $81 |
| Female age 55 | $19 | $34 | $81 |
| Male age 55 | $24 | $44 | $105 |
| Female age 60 | $22 | $41 | $96 |
| Male age 60 | $27 | $51 | $123 |
| Female age 65 | $26 | $48 | $114 |
| Male age 65 | $31 | $58 | $140 |
| Female age 70 | $31 | $58 | $140 |
| Male age 70 | $38 | $73 | $178 |
| Female age 75 | $40 | $76 | $184 |
| Male age 75 | $52 | $101 | $248 |
| Female age 80 | $52 | $101 | $248 |
| Male age 80 | $72 | $140 | $345 |
| Female age 85 | $70 | $137 | $336 |
| Male age 85 | $100 | $196 | $484 |
| Female age 86 | $87 | $171 | $423 |
| Male age 86 | $120 | $236 | $585 |
| Female age 87 | $104 | $205 | $686 |
| Male age 87 | $140 | $277 | $686 |
| Female age 88 | $122 | $241 | $596 |
| Male age 88 | $160 | $317 | $788 |
| Female age 89 | $139 | $275 | $683 |
| Male age 89 | $181 | $358 | $889 |
| Source for monthly prices: Choice Mutual quote calculator. Rates are calculated at a non-tobacco rating, rounded to the nearest dollar, and are valid as of 07/20/2024. | |||
Should You Buy Aetna Final Expense Whole Life Insurance?
Aetna is one of the best companies offering life insurance for seniors over 80 (or 85) because its prices are generally on the lowest end of the spectrum.
Even for younger people, they have a well-priced final expense policy that is worth it if you qualify for their preferred plan, which is generally possible even for applicants with health issues. Yes, some companies, like United of Omaha’s burial insurance, do cost less (but not by much).
The standard plan is essentially only worth buying if you have higher-risk issues such as COPD, multiple sclerosis, or Parkinson’s disease.
In all circumstances, the modified plan isn’t worth buying due to its high cost and waiting period.
Frequently Asked Questions
In partnership with CVS Health, Aetna created a final expense insurance policy underwritten by Accendo Life Insurance Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aetna Inc.
Accendo Insurance Company’s final expense coverage is a no-exam whole life policy meant to pay for funeral costs. It’s ideal for seniors who only need a small amount of coverage to pay for end-of-life expenses. Accendo is a subsidiary of Aetna, and both are owned by CVS Health.
Aetna funeral insurance is a no medical exam whole life policy that provides a quick cash payout to your loved ones to cover all your final expenses. When you die, Aetna will give your loved ones a tax-free check for however much coverage you bought. Any money they don’t use for your funeral is theirs to keep.
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