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What is Group Life Insurance?

Group life insurance enables you to tailor coverage for your individual needs and helps provide financial security for your family members.

Group life insurance is a type of life insurance that provides coverage to a group of individuals, typically offered as an employee benefit by an employer. It is designed to provide financial protection and support to employees and their families in the event of the insured employee’s death.

There are several different types of group life insurance plans that employers may offer as part of their employee benefits package. Here are three common types:

Basic Group Life Insurance: This is the most common type of group life insurance offered by employers. It provides a fixed death benefit to the beneficiary in the event of the employee's death. The benefit amount is usually a multiple of the employee's annual salary, such as one or two times the salary. Basic group life insurance is typically provided at no cost to the employee, with the employer covering the premiums.
Supplemental Group Life Insurance: Supplemental group life insurance allows employees to purchase additional coverage on top of the basic insurance provided by the employer. Employees may have the option to increase the death benefit amount up to a certain limit, usually based on their salary. The premiums for supplemental coverage are typically paid by the employee through payroll deductions.
Dependent Group Life Insurance: This type of group life insurance extends coverage to the dependents of employees, such as spouses and children. It provides a death benefit in case of the covered dependent's death. The benefit amount for dependent coverage is usually a fixed amount, regardless of the employee's salary. The premiums for dependent group life insurance may be fully paid by the employer or shared between the employer and employee.
Group life insurance with a long-term care living benefit rider combines two essential protections in a single policy. It provides a death benefit to beneficiaries if the insured passes away, offering financial security to loved ones. Additionally, it includes a living benefit rider that allows policyholders to access a portion of the death benefit in case of qualifying long-term care needs. This rider helps cover expenses related to assisted living, nursing homes, or home healthcare, easing the burden on individuals and their families. This comprehensive coverage offers peace of mind by addressing both end-of-life financial concerns and potential long-term care expenses.

It’s important to note that the specifics of group life insurance plans can vary depending on the employer’s offerings and the insurance provider. Some employers may offer additional features such as accelerated death benefits, which allow employees to access a portion of the death benefit if they are diagnosed with a terminal illness. Employers may also offer the option for employees to convert their group life insurance coverage to an individual policy if they leave the company.

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