In the latest of a new series of mini articles from our sponsors Compass … Chris Morgan shares some of the themes that have been emerging for the Lesbian and Gay Community since the introduction of HIV Life Insurance and HIV Life Assurance products in the UK …
Here’s some advice for those who are thinking about surrendering their Life Assurance following their HIV diagnosis.
The vast majority of Life Assurance polices do in fact cover HIV if the policy holder was negative at the start of the policy. If you bought your insurance in good faith before, then you should check the paperwork, maintain your premiums and continue the plan as you would have before your diagnosis.
If you have cancelled your Life Insurance plan in the past as a result of your diagnosis and are now without any Life Assurance, there are now many new options for taking Life Assurance that include HIV. Many people are now protecting their children, families, mortgages and homes with HIV Life Assurance.
Many HIV+ people still have endowment policies from the past that they may have elected to keep because they at least wanted some Life Assurance. If you do have an existing endowment it may be worth reviewing your options against the new Life Insurance options that are now available.
Our recent research shows that 76% of HIV+ people cancel their Life Assurance following their diagnosis in the belief that they are not covered on their policy. Before you cancel your policy please make certain that you are making the right decisions with your insurance policies and seek expert financial advice.
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