How to Get Approved for Life Insurance with Multiple Sclerosis

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Unfortunately, it can seem quite difficult to secure reasonable life insurance for anyone who suffers from multiple sclerosis (MS).

However it is not impossible.

In this post we’ll explain to you How to Get Approved for Life Insurance with Multiple Sclerosis

First thing you need to know is that you need to work with an agency like ours, that specializes in high risk life insurance. We believe that everyone has the right to life insurance and you shouldn’t have to pay some astronomical rate just to get it. However, you need to qualify for coverage and we’ll show you how.

If you have been quoted ridiculous rates or have been declined completely, based solely on the fact you have MS, please request a quote with us using our contact us page.

You will see that it is possible to get approved for life insurance with Multiple Sclerosis.

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How to get life insurance with multiple sclerosis

Life Insurance with a Medical Condition

Here are 7 steps you should follow if you're wanting to get approved for coverage.

Total Time Needed: 30 minutes

Required Tools:

- Computer.

- Phone.

Things Needed?

- Independent licensed agent

Steps to get approved with the best life insurance companies

Step 1: Work with an independent agent

With Acid Reflux, make sure to use an independent life insurance agent that has access to multiple companies.

Step 2: Communication

Your agent will listen about your Acid Reflux as well as your goals for coverage. They will also ask you the questions that a life insurance company underwriters will want to know about your GERD.

Step 3: Shopping the competition

Your agent is like your personal shopper. They will find the best life insurance company that will approve you and give you the best deal for GERD.

Step 4: Choose your company and policy

Once the bests companies have been found, you can choose the policy that meets your specific needs, goals and budget.

Step 5: Apply

Your agent will help you apply quickly and easily online or over the phone. Most companies provide e-signatures and e-delivery so you can submit your application as quickly as possible.

Step 6: Underwriting

After submitting the application you will begin the underwriting process. Once that has been completed you will know if you’ve been approved.

Step 6: Purchase your policy

Once your application is approved you may purchase your life insurance policy and put it in force.

Multiple Sclerosis Life Insurance Underwriting

When working with a life insurance agent, they will ask you specific questions that the life insurance companies will want to know about your Multiple Sclerosis.

Evaluating the Severity of Your MS

There are varying degrees of multiple sclerosis and the rate we can secure for you will depend on the severity of your individual case. There are some details of your MS that we will first need to review before we can determine your personal risk and rate.

These questions will help us source your life insurance based on your own physical condition instead of a worse-case scenario.

MS Life Insurance Questions

The following criteria will be assessed for your insurance rate:

Date you were diagnosed with MS?
How often do you suffer from attacks?
How many episodes have you had in total?
The date of your most recent episode or attack?
What are the types of therapies or treatments you’ve received?
What symptoms of MS do you suffer from?
What medications do you take?

Common prescriptions for Multiple Sclerosis

Typical MS medications include:

Corticosteroids
Beta interferons
Copaxone
Gilenya
Muscle relaxants

If you take these medications it doesn’t mean you’ll be denied coverage automatically get you declined. It all depends on the specifics of your MS. Several of these medications are taken orally and some are taken by infusion or injection.

Multiple Sclerosis Life Insurance Rates

You will receive a lower life insurance rate if you have experienced mild symptoms of MS for a long period of time without it progressing.

On the other hand, your rates may be higher if you suffer from frequent attacks, especially if they result in moderate to severe disability. Term-life insurance will most likely be the most affordable option regardless of the severity of your MS.

>>Advice: Most companies exercise a “postponement” within one year of an MS diagnosis.

Life Insurance Quotes with Multiple Sclerosis

Let’s look to see what your life insurance quote with MS can look like. The chart below shows pricing based on:

Preferred
Standard
Table Ratings

Step 1

A) Find your MS severity (#1-3) below and then B) Refer to the Table Ratings chart below to get an idea of what your policy may cost.

If you’re Age 35 or above at diagnosis and have Slow progressing MS with infrequent episodes, you can receive a:
- Mid Table Rating (Table 3-5)
For more progressive MS with frequent episodes of 2 or more per year a:
- High Table Rating is more likely (Table 6-8)
If your MS is rapidly progressing you’re likely to receive a:
- Decline

Life Insurance Table Ratings

Step 2

Get instant life insurance quotes. Make sure to select “Standard” as your health class. Take the quote you receive and multiply it by your Table rating.

Case Study

Let’s say that John Doe runs instant quotes on Life Insurance Blog for 30 year term.

His rate was $100 per month at a Standard health class. His MS is slow progressing so we’re going to look at Tables 3-5 to approximate what his approved rate may actually be.

Table 3 would be +75% over Standard.
Table 5 would be +125% over Standard.
John is potentially looking at $175 to $225 per month.
- Here’s how that was calculated:
  - ($100 per month Standard rate) x (Table 3 Extra 75%) = $175
  - ($100 per month Standard rate) x ( Table 5 Extra 125%) = $225

Which Life Insurance Company is Best?

We work with over 60 of the best life insurance companies and know which companies are more likely to approve someone with multiple sclerosis, so even if you have been turned down before it doesn’t mean you can’t get coverage.

In the best case scenarios, we’ve been able to help those that suffer with mild MS a Standard rate.

Most of the time however we are able to secure a table rating of anywhere between 2-6 depending on the severity of condition.

Table ratings are considered “sub standard”, and the higher the number, the higher the rate.

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