In March 2004 I purchased some term life . When I
moved to Washington State (from Colorado where the policy was
writen) I changed my bank accounts and
closed the account that my life premium was
automatically being paid from. My life coverage lapsed
(currently 120 days).

In the policy contract it says you can reinstate the policy by (1)
provide evidence of insurability and (2) pay all overdue
plus 6% interest.

Now here is the BIG question…. Am I Insurable?

This Jan I was diagnosed with HIV. I have
paperwork signed by my doctor showing my HIV+ status and
saying that I do not have AIDS.

In all the life medical underwriting questions it asks…
in the past 10 yrs have you been
(a) Diagnosed by a member of the medical profession as having
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) or AIDS-Related
Complex (ARC)?

(b) Treated by a member of the medical profession for AIDS or
ARC?

By my understanding of these two questions can answer NO to
both of them.

Does this mean I can go about reinstating my life ?

 
  • Chet C 9:04 am on March 10, 2010

    brutal s, Life insurance covers lots of different things. Since I live in Michigan I’m not familiar with the Colorado laws and regulations, so I recommend you call a local life insurance agent. http://www.goodinternetdeals.com/Life-Insurance.html They will be able to help you.

  • Brandon 9:04 am on March 10, 2010

    Maybe if you didn’t sleep around then you wouldn’t have that disease.

  • Starlight 9:04 am on March 10, 2010

    If you have any sort of symptoms, no matter how mild, then you have ARC. If you completely symptom free but HIV positive, then you do not yet have ARC.

  • car253 9:04 am on March 10, 2010

    There is no harm done in applying. Tell the agent to send the application in "Non-Bind". This way you can apply and see what they say. They will probly do a blood test and figure everything out for themselves. Non-bind means that you do not give anybody any money. They do not cover you until they approve you. In situations like yours it is the best way to go. Then the insurance company makes you an offer or not, and then you can decide to take their offer or not.
    It is not binding either way until both parties accept the offer.

    Yes, go ahead and apply. Just do it "non-bind" and let the insurance company decide if they want you.

  • LISA T 9:04 am on March 10, 2010

    my suggesting would be getting as much information as you can before taking any action,here http://www.healthinsurance-onlinetips.info/health-insurance-for-free.htm is a good place for that
    purpose.