What are the Requirements for Guaranteed Issue Life Insurance?
As you may already know, guaranteed issue life insurance policies are generally available to people 50-75 years of age who have some sort of impairment, physically or historically, making them less qualified for life insurance coverage. Guaranteed issue plans are generally more expensive. They're often known as no-exam life insurance policies - though this is often misrepresented, because applicants may be required to go through an application stating all past medical conditions. If your application shows any risky conditions, or conditions that the life insurance provider considers a pre-existing risk, then your application may not be accepted - even if you're not required to have an exam from a medical professional.
Things to Watch For with Guarantee Issue Coverage
One thing to watch out for, as you're seeking the right guaranteed issue plan, is to ensure that a prospective plan is not "graded benefit." A graded benefit plan will generally not go into effect for a full 2-3 years after you apply. According to Bankrate.com, you should first check with any associations or unions that you or your family members may belong to; that way, you can take advantage of the group rates.
Guarantee Issue Plans vs. Traditional Term Life Insurance
Guaranteed issue coverage will generally provide a benefit anywhere from $5,000 to $50,000. If you want more coverage you could either go with a Whole Life Insurance policy that doesn't guarantee coverage, or you can purchase multiple guarantee issue life insurance policies. The downside of some guarantee issue plans is their cost; while a healthy 50-year-old can find a modest Term Life Policy for about $200 a year, a guaranteed issue policy with the same benefits will cost four times as much.