CHILD LIFE INSURANCE
The death of a child isn't something parents want to
think about. But life insurance isn't necessarily all about death. Child
life insurance is about the future and preparation. Taking steps today can
help create a better tomorrow. And as parents or grandparents, our chief
concern is making the future better for our children.
How Does Child Life Insurance Help a Child?
Right now, when a child is young, strong, and healthy,
life insurance is obtainable at a minimum cost. But if a child develops a
problem like a chronic disease, life insurance can be almost impossible to
obtain. So signing up for a low premium term life insurance policy now, with
a guaranteed periodic purchase option, will make it possible for them to
have life insurance as adults.
Another possibility for them is to purchase a whole life insurance policy, which will last for the rest of their lives. Their age and health status won't make any difference, nor will it matter if they serve in the military or have dangerous occupation hazards.
Such child life insurance is perfect for planning for the future because of the cash value the plan would accumulate. As an adult, they could borrow against this value or stop the policy and withdraw the money (to pay for college or any number of things).
Who Can Purchase a Child Life Insurance Policy?
Parents, grandparents, and legal guardians can all
purchase child life insurance policies. New parents often have heavy
financial burdens during the first few years of a child's life, and buying
insurance is difficult. So grandparents (who might be more financially
stable) purchase insurance for their grandchildren.
When Does Coverage Start for a Child Life Insurance
Policy?
When you start a life insurance policy for a child, the
coverage begins immediately. There are no necessary medical exams to go
through, just a few health related questions on the application is generally
enough to get a child qualified.
The rates for child life insurance vary. Whole life rates stay the same. Term life rates depend on the policy, how old the child is, and several other factors. Policy renewal agreements can vary also, so make sure it's spelled out before signing up for term policies. Some times you can purchase a term policy and then switch it to whole life at the end of the policy's period.
Child life insurance policies can last as long as you wish to sign for. Again, whole life policies for children don't ever end, while term policies are defined before you purchase it.
In child life insurance policies, the parents or legal guardians are the beneficiaries. But the one who benefits the most is the child. He or she benefits from the security of a life insurance policy that will continue even if he or she is diagnosed with a life threatening disease. Secure your children's future now with child life insurance. It's good for them, it's good for you!
Below are sample rates for
$25,000 face amount, Juvenile Policy on a monthly bank draft Whole
Life:
|
Purchase Age |
Male |
Female |
| 0 | $16.81 | $15.40 |
|
2 |
$17.54 |
$16.12 |
|
4 |
$18.44 |
$17.02 |
|
10 |
$21.29 |
$19.37 |
|
12 |
$22.25 |
$19.94 |
| 14 | $23.29 | $20.56 |
| 15 | $23.85 | $20.87 |
| 21 | $29.54 | $26.36 |
