Life Insurance for Phentermine users.
In this article, we wanted to take a moment and try and answer some of the most common questions we get from folks applying for life insurance after they have been prescribed Phentermine or one of the common brand names it is sold under, including:
- Adipex-P,
- Lomaira,
- Lonamin,
- Phentermine HCL,
- And/or Pro-Fact,
To help reduce one’s current weight.
Questions that will be directly addressed will include:
- Can I qualify for life insurance after I’ve been prescribed Phentermine?
- Why do life insurance companies care if I’ve been prescribed Phentermine?
- What kind of information will the insurance companies ask me or be interested in?
- What rate (or price) can I qualify for?
- How can I help ensure I get the “best life insurance” for me?
So, without further ado, let’s dive right in!
Can I qualify for life insurance after I’ve been prescribed Phentermine?
Yes, individuals who have been prescribed Phentermine in the past can and often will be able to qualify for a traditional term or whole life insurance policy. In fact, some may even be able to qualify for some of the best no-medical exam life insurance companies at a Preferred rate!
Why do life insurance companies care if I’ve been prescribed Phentermine?
The main reason why most of the top life insurance companies are going to “care” if an individual has been prescribed Phentermine is that this is a medication that is typically only prescribed to folks who are overweight and at risk of suffering from some other “type” of weight-related problems such as:
Or dangerously high blood pressure levels.
This is why, when a life insurance underwriter learns that an individual has been prescribed Phentermine, the first thing they (the life insurance company) will know about is why. And… Do you suffer from any “other” pre-existing medical conditions they may need to worry about?
What kind of information will the insurance companies ask me or be interested in?
Typical questions you’ll likely be asked may include:
- When were you prescribed Phentermine?
- Who prescribed your Phentermine? A general practitioner or a specialist?
- What is your current height and weight?
- Have you ever been diagnosed with any severe medical conditions?
- Have you ever been diagnosed with heart disease or diabetes?
- Have you ever suffered from a heart attack or stroke?
- Have any of your immediate family members (mother, father, brother, or sister) ever been diagnosed with heart disease or diabetes? Have any of them ever suffered from a heart attack or stroke?
- Are you currently working now?
- In the past 12 months, have you applied for or received any form of disability benefits?
What rate (or price) can I qualify for?
Determining what kind of life insurance rate an individual qualifies for can be complex, as there are many factors to consider. Therefore, it’s almost impossible to know for sure what kind of rate an individual will qualify for without speaking with them directly.
However…
If you’ve been prescribed Phentermine, lost weight to a healthy ratio, and have not been diagnosed with any pre-existing medical conditions such as diabetes or heart disease, there is a good chance you may qualify for a Preferred rate, assuming you meet all requirements. The problem is that, in most cases, individuals prescribed Phentermine will have other medical issues to consider. While they may still qualify for coverage, they likely won’t qualify for a Preferred rate. As a result, we need to be more selective about which life insurance companies we apply with. Which brings us to the last topic that we wanted to take a moment and discuss, which is…
How can I help ensure I get the “best life insurance” for me?
Based on our experience here at IBUSA, we recommend that individuals with pre-existing medical conditions seek a true life insurance professional to advocate for them. A good agent will guide you through the application process and provide frank advice about what options may or may not be possible. It’s also essential that your chosen agent has access to multiple life insurance companies because, regardless of how great they are, they won’t be able to offer you the best policy if they don’t have access to it.
Now, can we help out everyone who has been prescribed Phentermine?
No, probably not. But we can tell you that in addition to offering a wide variety of different term and whole life insurance policies, IBUSA has also worked very hard to establish relationships with many of the Best Final Expense Insurance Companies.
So that…
In the event that someone isn’t able to qualify for a traditional life insurance policy, chances are there may be some other “type” of product that you CAN qualify for. So, if you’re ready to see what options might be available, call us!
