1 Product provisions, availability, definitions and benefits may vary by state.
2 Subject to base product's specified minimum and maximum ages.
3 Additional charges may apply. Certain medical histories may prevent qualification for the Life Plus Accelerated Death Benefit Rider.
4 The six Activities of Daily Living are routine daily activities generally considered necessary for a self-sustaining person to remain independent: eating, bathing, continence, dressing, toileting, and transferring. Some states define Chronic Illness as Permanent Confinement to a Nursing Home. Please contact your financial professional for details on your state. Advance will reduce the death benefit and interest will be charged. The advance may be increased to keep the policy active. In most states there is a two-year waiting period for all chronic illness claims so that no benefit is paid prior to the second policy anniversary.
Important Information About This Benefit
Living benefits are accessed through an advance of the policy’s death benefit, provided the insured meets eligibility requirements under the applicable rider. An advance is treated as a lien against the policy and will reduce the Death Benefit payable if not repaid. The advance will accrue interest each year. The lien may be increased if necessary to keep your policy in effect. We may charge a fee of up to $250.00 for an advance payment. The accelerated death benefit will terminate with the policy.
Life insurance proceeds paid in the form of an accelerated death benefit when the insured has become chronically or terminally ill, and is otherwise eligible for benefits, are intended to receive favorable tax treatment under Section 101(g) of the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C. Sec. 101(g)). There may be tax consequences in some situations in accepting an accelerated benefit payment amount. Consult your tax advisor before taking an advance.
An accelerated death benefit is not to be sold as or to replace long-term care insurance, nursing home insurance, or home care insurance. An accelerated death benefit (such as the Accelerated Death Benefit Plus Rider) and long-term care insurance provide very different kinds of benefits.
Life insurance proceeds paid in the form of an accelerated death benefit when the insured has become chronically or terminally ill, and is otherwise eligible for benefits, are intended to receive favorable tax treatment under Section 101(g) of the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C. Sec. 101(g)). There may be tax consequences in some situations in accepting an accelerated benefit payment amount. Consult your tax advisor before taking an advance.
This is a life insurance benefit that also gives you the option to accelerate some or all of the death benefit in the event that you meet the criteria for a qualifying event described in the policy. This policy does not provide long-term care insurance subject to California long-term care insurance law. This policy is not a California Partnership for Long-Term Care program policy. This policy is not a Medicare Supplement policy.
Product features differ between long-term care insurance and life insurance accelerated death benefit riders. Accelerated death benefit riders pay an unrestricted advance of a portion of the life insurance death benefit when the insured experiences terminal or chronic illness as defined in the rider. You do not have to show incurred care expenses associated with an accelerated death benefit. The maximum benefit payable is based on the policy’s cash value and face amount. Any advance paid will reduce the death benefit of the policy. Long-term care policies or riders, on the other hand, pay benefits based on expenses incurred by the policyholder for long-term care. The total benefits available for long-term care insurance are selected by the policyholder at issue. Long-term care insurance is a stand-alone insurance policy or a rider designed to pay for the cost of long-term care services. Long-term care insurance may include coverage for such qualifying events as institutional care, care in a nursing home or skilled nursing facility, home care coverage, hospice care, respite care, or community care.
Receipt of Accelerated Benefit payments may adversely affect the recipient’s eligibility for Medicaid or other government benefits or entitlements. They may also be considered taxable by the Internal Revenue Service. Contact a personal tax advisor for assistance.
The accelerated Death Benefit under this rider will be made available on a voluntary basis only. Flexible Premium Universal Life Insurance Policy series ICC10 CL 87 1006 and ICC19 CL 85 1901, Flexible Premium Adjustable Life Policy with Indexed Options Policy series ICC17 CL 88 1708 and ICC21 CL 94 2103, Flexible Premium Survivorship Adjustable Life Insurance Policy With Indexed-Linked Interest Options Policy series ICC19 CL 92 1908, Term Life Insurance Policy series ICC19 CL 83 1901. Accelerated Death Benefit Rider series CLR-137 1208, CLR-143 1208, CLR-179 1208, CLR-161 1208, CLR-201 1208 and CLR-202 1409. Product and rider provisions, availability, definitions and benefits may vary by state. Consult your financial professional for information about your state.
Life Plus Accelerated Death Benefit Rider is issued by Columbus Life Insurance Company, a member of Western & Southern Financial Group, Inc. At Western & Southern Financial Group, Life Plus Accelerated Death Benefit Rider is offered through Western & Southern Life.
Life insurance policies contain certain exclusions, limitations, reductions of benefits and terms for keeping them in force. Please contact a financial representative for complete details.
Payment of the benefits of Columbus Life Insurance Company products is backed by the full financial strength of Columbus Life Insurance Company, Cincinnati, Ohio. Guarantees are based on the claims-paying ability of the insurer.
