How Living Benefits Work — Real-Life Examples

Discover how life insurance can be used while you're still alive — covering medical bills, lost income, and more.

Life Insurance You Can Use While You’re Still Living? Yes — Here’s How.

Modern life insurance policies from carriers like Fidelity & Guaranty Life and National Life Group offer Living Benefits. These allow you to access part of your death benefit early if you’re diagnosed with a serious illness or injury.

What Are Living Benefits?

Living Benefits let you use your life insurance policy while alive in cases of:

  • Terminal Illness – Life expectancy of 24 months or less.
  • Chronic Illness – Inability to perform 2 of 6 daily living activities.
  • Critical Illness – Conditions like cancer, heart attack, stroke, or transplant.
  • Critical Injury – Serious trauma such as coma, paralysis, or brain injury.

Real-Life Scenarios

Single Mom Diagnosed with Cancer

Maria, 38, used $120,000 in benefits from a $500,000 policy to:

  • Cover medical bills
  • Reduce work hours
  • Hire help during treatment
Small Business Owner Suffers a Stroke

David, 54, accessed $75,000 from his IUL policy to:

  • Pay for rehab and caregiving
  • Cover lost income
  • Protect retirement savings
Retired Teacher Diagnosed with Terminal Illness

Elaine, 67, received 50% of her death benefit early and used it to:

  • Travel with family
  • Pay down debt
  • Create lasting memories

Why Living Benefits Matter

  • Provides value while you’re living
  • Offers financial flexibility during illness or injury
  • Often included at no extra cost
  • No repayment required

Final Thoughts

Living Benefits turn life insurance into a real-time financial tool. Let’s make sure your policy includes them.

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