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Looking out for your mental health can be just as important as your physical health. Find the best mental health life insurance when you get in touch with The Insurance Surgery.
Life insurance for mental health offers financial security for those living with a whole variety of mental health conditions. From depression life insurance to anxiety life insurance, The Insurance Surgery is well equipped to provide you with the peace of mind you deserve when it comes to the future of you and your family. After all, mental health conditions are just as valid as physical and should be treated with the same level of care and respect.
Mental health life insurance is done on a case-by-case basis, so no specific mental health condition is excluded. We have experience in finding policies for a wide range of mental health conditions, including but not limited to:
Mental health isn’t always easy to talk about. However, our team of experts have years of experience in making our clients feel comfortable and confident enough to share details of their condition. During this process, you will be paired with just one dedicated advisor who will handle your application with care and work to find the perfect policy to suit your circumstances.
If it would make you feel more comfortable, you can start a live chat or email us instead. We don’t use chatbots; instead, our experienced life insurance advisers will help.
During our talks, we’ll start by asking you some questions about your general health and lifestyle:
In order to get to know your circumstances better, our team may also need to ask a range of mental health-related questions, such as:
We may also have to ask whether you have ever dealt with suicidal thoughts or attempted self-harm in order to find the most suitable policies and premiums for you. Obtaining life insurance has many benefits. Lots of providers now offer value-added services to policyholders, such as access to counselling services or 24-hour virtual GP appointments.
If you already have critical illness cover, the policy provides a lump sum payout if you're diagnosed with a condition defined in the policy's terms. If you have recently been diagnosed with a mental illness, it may still be possible to obtain critical illness cover, depending on whether your symptoms are well-managed.
Whilst possible, securing Income protection insurance with pre-existing mental health challenges can be very difficult. Income Protection Insurance will typically only pay out if the mental health problem was diagnosed after the policy was taken out.
If you’re wondering, ‘Do I need life insurance?’ We’ve got plenty of advice for the different types of people who may benefit from taking out a policy.
We take pride in the experience that we offer, guaranteeing excellent service at all times.
With 25 years of specialist life and protection experience, we can find the perfect policy for you.
With a broad selection of partners, we are well-equipped to find the best insurance deals for you.
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Life insurance premiums are based on a level of risk. Therefore, if you have a mental health condition, you might find that your costs could be higher, depending on the severity of your condition.
For example, if you’ve recently sought treatment for your condition or been hospitalised due to your mental health, you may notice that your prices are higher. But if you only suffer mild symptoms or you’ve benefited from a period of stability, then your premiums will be lower – that’s because insurers base their costs on how likely they think they will have to pay a claim.
Our specialists are experienced in finding the perfect policy to suit a range of budgets and needs. We’ll go through the policy with you and offer advice where needed.
Sandra is 30 years old. She’s seeking a 35-year policy with a maximum payout of £109,000. She has a young child and wants to ensure their financial future is secure. For the last 11 years, Sandra has experienced bouts of mild depression and anxiety, which she manages through daily medication and regular counselling sessions.
We found Sandra the policy below:
Over 35 years, she would only pay £2,452.80 in exchange for a potential £109,000 payout.
Phil is 28 and works in the construction industry. He has been diagnosed with an eating disorder and was hospitalised for his condition in 2019. He is looking for a 70-year term policy valued at £250,000 for life insurance, ensuring his wife and children would be taken care of if something happened.
We found Phil the policy below:
Phil would pay only £156.48 per year for a potential £250,000 payout for his wife.
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Your mental health can affect whether certain companies will accept your application. They will have to look at your recent medical history and assess your risk levels. Others, however, will be more than happy to provide you with cover depending on the severity of your mental health condition.
This can depend on the type of condition and the severity of your symptoms. Most of the time, it will be easy to find a suitable plan if you have mild symptoms that are easily manageable.
However, if your symptoms are a little more complicated, insurers may want to know more about how they impact your daily life and treatment options.
Exclusions on mental health life insurance policies will depend on what each policy says. We will always review any specific exceptions with you and tell you when they may or may not apply.
All mental health insurance plans have one clause that is the same. All providers will place a 12-month exclusion on suicide. This means your policy would not pay out if your family needed to claim within the first year due to suicide.
We want to start by reminding you that having a mental health diagnosis doesn’t mean that you won’t be able to take out life insurance. We see our role as a matchmaker. Our goal is to match you with the right policy and the right insurer.
As problem solvers, we’ll figure out why a company may not have accepted your application, and we’ll find ways to overcome those issues. Often, by talking directly with an underwriter, we can help them accurately assess your risk level and find you the policy you deserve.
Here at The Insurance Surgery, we take the time to explain what your mental health insurance options are and walk you through your policy options. You can ask us as many questions as you like. Taking a personal approach to your mental and physical health, we sift out any policies that are not 100% right to arrive at the best life insurance cover for you and your family.
Your dedicated expert can help explain the differences between a whole of life insurance and a term life insurance, as well as how much coverage you may require. Get in touch for free advice from The Insurance Surgery today.
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