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Indexed Universal Life (IUL) insurance is permanent life insurance. Some investors referred to this as an advanced life insurance product while Veterans Group Life Insurance (VGLI) is a term policy for ex-members of the military that continues the group coverage they had while in active service.
| VGLI | IUL | |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance Policy Type? | Term insurance policy | Permanent Life insurance |
| Any retirement plan? | No | Yes, Risk free retirement saving plan |
| Policy Premium rate | Yes, Premium rate based on your age and policy value. Every 5 years the rate goes up. Gets very expensive after age 60. For $400K death benefit: At age 64 -69 premium $588/month At age 70-84 premium $904/month At age 75-79 premium $1712/month View VGLI premium rates | Yes, IUL Premium rate is based on your age, coverage, and health. Fixed premium. Never change |
| At age 64 & above some of you may not need insurance but need more money | VGLI is expensive. You may cancel it!!! | IUL will provide you Retirement with Terminal illness, Chronic illness, & Critical illness policy |
| Premium Recovery | No Recovery | Get your money back within 6 years |
| Is there a Death Benefit? | Yes, Policy Face Value | Yes, Policy Face Value and increase |
| Is there any education saving | No | Education saving benefits – cash-value account |
| Is there a loan option? | No | There is no age limit when you withdraw or take out a loan from your savings plan. Pay no income tax on cash accumulation over the years |
| Is there rider option | No | Add several riders for financial protection under unexpected circumstances |
| Is there any contribution limits? | NA | No limit on contribution to increase cash-value account |
| Fixed or Level premium? | Change every Five year based on age | Policy premium is fixed and flexible. Never change. |
| Are premium rates increased for smokers? | No. Premium rates are the same for smokers and non smokers | Yes and No. It’s depend when your stop smoking. Premium rate is based on health questions. |
| Will I need to answer questions about my health? | You have to apply within 1 year and 120 days for VGLI. No, If you apply within 240 days there will be no health questions. Yes, If you apply after 240 days there will be health questions. | Yes, there are health questions. Policy approval rate may be a little higher if you are a smoker. For more information, please ask a Licensed Financial Advisor/ Insurance agent. |
| Are premium rates based on age? | Yes, Insurance policy premium rates are based on your age and the face value/death benefit. view VGLI premium rates |
Yes, Insurance policy premium rates are based on your age and the face value/death benefit. |
| Are premiums rates different for men and women | No, Premium rates are the same regardless of gender. | Yes, but there is not much difference. |
| Will anyone help me in figuring out the right amount of insurance coverage? | Yes – VGLI has an objective Insurance Needs Calculator to help you determine how much coverage you need. | Yes, Licensed Financial Advisor/Insurance agent will help you |
| When is my insurance coverage effective? | Your full insurance coverage amount is effective as soon as you are approved and your premium is paid. | Your full insurance coverage amount is effective as soon as you are approved and your premium is paid. |
| Will my insurance coverage end at a specific age or after a period? | No, Policy coverage will not end unless you request it or fail to pay premiums. | No- Your IUL coverage will not end as long as you pay the premium. |
| Can I be excluded from coverage due to vocation or avocation? | No, The policy does not exclude applicants based on their job or recreational activities. | No- there will be no change to the coverage and policy |
| Can I choose how often to pay the premiums? | Yes – You can choose your premiums: monthly, quarterly, semiannually or annually. | Yes – you can choose to pay your premiums: monthly, quarterly, semiannually or annually |
| Are there special benefits for the terminally ill? | Yes – You can request a payment of up to 50% of your VGLI coverage if you are diagnosed with an illness that results in a life expectancy of 9 months or less. | Yes, Automatelicly at no cost, the policy provides three free riders: Terminal Illness, Critical Illness, and Chronic Illness |
| Is there a contestable period? | No – VGLI has no contestable period. That means there is no waiting period between when your coverage begins and when a claim would be paid. | No waiting period. It’s active once you pay a premium and approve. |
| Can I manage my insurance coverage | Yes – VGLI has a full service web site. | Yes, every year you can ask your insurance company for Illustration and full service website available to you |
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