Group Senior Term Life Insurance

Group Senior Term Life Insurance  

Overview

MSBA Senior Group Term Life is designed for members age 50 through age 74 (for MSBA spouses/domestic partners ages 45 through 74). The Senior Term Life plan offers coverage amounts between $10,000.00 and $50,000.00. With no medical exam required, the MSBA Senior Group Term Life plan is right for you.


Benefit Features:

  • Coverage available from $10,000 to $50,000 (in increments of $5,000)
  • Economical Group Rates
  • Spouse/Domestic Partner Coverage Available
  • Valuable living benefit Included (Accelerated Life Benefit)

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Valuable Benefits:

  • Member and Spouse/Domestic Partner Coverage Available
  • No Medical Exam Required
  • Choice of Benefit Amount from $10,000 up to $50,000
  • Affordable Group Rates
  • Living Benefits Included (Accelerated Life Benefit)


Member and Spouse/Domestic Partner Coverage

MSBA members age 50 through 74 who reside in the United States are eligible to apply for this coverage as long as they are able to perform the daily living activities of a person of like age and sex. A member’s spouse/domestic partner residing in the United States who is between the ages of 45 through 75 may also apply for coverage as long as they are able to perform the daily living activities of a person of like age and sex.

Note: You don’t have to apply for coverage in order for your spouse/domestic partner to apply for life insurance.


No Medical Exam Required

You are not required to take a physical or medical exam to be approved for this coverage. All it takes is satisfactorily answering to the insurer the questions on the application.


Choice of Benefit Amounts

You and your spouse/domestic partner can select a life insurance amount of $10,000 to $50,000 (in increments of $5,000).


Your Employees May Be Eligible, Too

Employees of MSBA members may be eligible for valuable term life insurance through this plan too. To determine if employees are eligible, contact the Minnesota State Bar Association Administrator at 1-800-501-5776 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday.


Living Benefit Included (Accelerated Life Benefit)

You can receive up to 50% of your life insurance amount if you are diagnosed as terminally ill with a life expectancy of six months or less. You must have at least $5,000 in life insurance coverage in force to qualify and be under age 75. Your beneficiary will receive the remainder of your life insurance benefit after your death.


Receipt of the accelerated benefit may be taxable, or may adversely affect your eligibility for Medicaid or other government benefits. You should consult your personal tax advisor to assess the impact of this benefit.

 

MSBA Group Senior Term Life Insurance Plan
Monthly Group Rates

 

Attained Age–
Member / Spouse/Domestic Partner

$10,000

$25,000

$50,000

 

Male

Female

Male

Female

Male

Female

4549*

$6.70

$4.60

$16.75

$11.50

$33.50

$23.00

5054

$9.22

5.18

23.05

12.96

46.10

25.91

5559

13.78

7.86

34.46

19.66

68.91

39.32

6064

20.00

13.20

50.00

33.00

100.00

66.00

65-69

30.93

22.35

77.32

55.87

154.64

111.3

7074

43.14

33.82

107.84

84.55

215.68

169.11

For rates and coverage amounts not listed, contact the Plan administrator. 
Rates shown are guaranteed until June 30, 2024.


*MSBA members’ spouses/domestic partners ONLY can apply for coverage starting at age 45 (and continue coverage through age 74). MSBA members can apply for coverage starting at age 50 (and continue coverage through age 74).


For your convenience, you will be billed just four times a year. Coverage begins on the first day of the month following approval by ReliaStar Life and payment of first premium. Coverage continues with no decrease in benefits until you reach age 75. At age 75, benefits reduce to 50%. At age 80, benefits reduce to 25% of original face amount. At age 85 and after, benefits will be a maximum of $2,500.00. Coverage cannot be canceled as long as you remain a Member of the Minnesota State Bar Association, pay your premiums when due and the group policy remains in force.


Satisfaction Guaranteed:
 You may return your Certificate of Insurance within 30 days if you are not completely satisfied with the coverage this plan provides. Any premiums paid will be fully refunded, provided no claims have been submitted or paid.


Exclusions:
 The only exclusion is suicide, while sane or insane, within two years of the date your insurance or increase in insurance starts. The Accelerated Life Benefit is subject to additional exclusions.


Effective Date:
 Coverage will become effective on the first day of the month on or after the later of the following dates: ReliaStar Life approves you or your spouse’s/domestic partner’s proof of good health; you or your spouse’s/domestic partner’s premium is received; you or your spouse/domestic partner become eligible for insurance; or you or your spouse/domestic partner apply for insurance, if proof of good health if not required.


When Coverage Ends
: Your insurance stops on the earliest of the following: the last day of the month during which you are not longer eligible for insurance under the group policy; the date the group policy stops; or the end of period for which you paid premiums, if you do not make the next required premium contributions when due.

 

How to Apply

  1. Complete, date and sign the Application included in the package. Be sure to indicate the coverage amount of your choice.

  2. Do not send any money until ReliaStar Life Insurance Company has approved your Application and notifies you of the premium contribution due, based on the information you have provided.

  3. Return your completed Application to:
    MSBA Group Insurance Program
    P.O. Box 14533
    Des Moines, IA 50306 or email to: [email protected]

 

Consider Your Eligibility

Before you apply for coverage, you must be a member in good standing of MSBA. You must be a member for 30 days before initiating your insurance requests. If you have any questions about membership, see the MSBA home page.

 

Contact Us

Program Administrator

 Address
AMBA Administrators, Inc.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
PO BOX 14533
DES MOINES, IA 50306
 Phone
1-800-501-5776
 Hours
 M-F 7:30a-5p CT
 Email
[email protected]

 

Insurance Company:

ReliaStar Life Insurance Company
Minneapolis, MN

FAQs

Answers about the program, including eligibility, options, customer service and more.

  • Who is AMBA Administrators, Inc., the Administrator of the Program?

    AMBA Administrators, Inc. is the company contracted to manage the MSBA Group Insurance Program. AMBA is not affiliated with the insurance companies that underwrite each plan.
  • Who are the current insurance carriers, and what are their ratings?

    This varies according to each plan. The Group Insurance Administrator seeks the best opportunities for our members, so the plans are underwritten by different insurance companies. All of the companies enjoy solid ratings by A.M. Best Company, which annually measures the financial strength of insurance companies.

    AMBA makes no representations or warranties, expressed or implied, concerning the financial condition or solvency of any insurers. A.M. Best’s Ratings are under continuous review and subject to change and/or affirmation. For the latest Best’s Ratings and Best’s Company Reports (which include Best’s Ratings), visit the A.M. Best website at http://www.ambest.com. See Guide to Best’s Ratings for explanation of use and charges. Best’s Ratings reproduced herein appear under license from A.M. Best and do not constitute, either expressly or impliedly, an endorsement of AMBA or its recommendations, formulas, criteria or comparisons to any other ratings, rating scales or rating organizations which are published or referenced herein. A.M. Best is not responsible for transcription errors made in presenting Best’s Ratings. Best’s Ratings are proprietary and may not be reproduced or distributed without the express written permission of A.M. Best Company.
  • How can I learn more about this plan?

    Customer service representatives will be able to answer all your questions and send you printed materials covering the details of this plan. Call 1-800-501-5776 for more information.
  • Can my spouse/domestic partner obtain separate coverage?

    Yes, your spouse/domestic partner can obtain separate coverage if he or she is between the ages of 45 and 74.
  • How long does the application process take?

    The "underwriting process" depends on many factors: the number of persons to be insured, their ages, the amount of coverage for which you apply, your medical history and that of your spouse/domestic partner (if applying for coverage), and the type of coverage applied for.
  • Do I have to take a medical exam, blood test, etc.?

    No! There are no physicals required. Your acceptance is based on your answers to the 4 simple questions on the application.
  • What does the term Group mean?

    These are "group" plans, negotiated especially for MSBA Members and their spouses. This means that you cannot be singled out for a rate increase. Rates, although not guaranteed, can only be changed on a group basis.
This is a summary of benefits only. A complete description of benefits, limitations, exclusions and termination of coverage will be provided in the certificate of coverage. All coverage is subject to the terms of the group policy. If there is any discrepancy between this document and the group policy documents, the policy documents will govern.

Life insurance coverage is provided under the terms of a group life insurance policy, Group Policy number 29063-7, issued and delivered in the state of Minnesota, and governed by its laws, to the Minnesota State Bar Association as the policyholder. The group life insurance policy is issued by ReliaStar Life Insurance Company, Minneapolis, Minnesota. The group life insurance policy is administered on behalf of ReliaStar Life Insurance Company by AMBA Administrators, Inc., an insurance administrator licensed in the state of Minnesota. Policy Form LP08GP.

This is a paid endorsement. MSBA receives a fee from the insurance broker and/or the insurer for its endorsement of this plan.