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Terms, Conditions, and Exlusions

Terms, Conditions, and Exlusions

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  • 1. MetLife's 2020 Study of the Financial Impact of Premature Death.
  • 2. Cost of insurance rates are determined using methodologies that vary by company. These rates can vary and will generally increase with age. Rates for active employees may be different than those available to terminated or retired employees. It's important to look at all factors when evaluating the overall competitiveness of rates and the value of life insurance coverage.
  • 3. Based upon internal MetLife calculation.
  • 4. https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=United+States. Accessed May 2021.
  • 5. In general, death benefits are received income tax free.
  • 6. Grief Counseling and Funeral Assistance services are provided through an agreement with TELUS Health. TELUS Health is not an affiliate of MetLife, and the services TELUS Health provides are separate and apart from the insurance provided by MetLife. TELUS Health has a nationwide network of over 30,000 counselors. Counselors have master's or doctoral degrees and are licensed professionals. The Grief Counseling program does not provide support for issues such as: domestic issues, parenting issues, or marital/relationship issues (other than a finalized divorce). For such issues, members should inquire with their human resources department about available company resources. This program is available to insureds, their dependents and beneficiaries who have received a serious medical diagnosis or suffered a loss. Events that may result in a loss are not covered under this program unless and until such loss has occurred. Services are not available in all jurisdictions and are subject to regulatory approval. Not available on all policy forms. Not available for Term, Paragon or MetFlex Principally Located in NY or any new customer sitused in ND after 1/1/2018. Please refer to Beneficiary Grief Counseling for our NY customers. Beneficiary Grief Counseling services are provided through an agreement with TELUS Health. US Inc. TELUS Health is not an affiliate of MetLife, and the services TELUS Health provides are separate and apart from the insurance provided by MetLife. TELUS Health has a nationwide network of over 30,000 counselors. Counselors have master's or doctoral degrees and are licensed professionals. This program is available only to beneficiaries of MetLife group Life Insurance programs. Events that may result in a loss are not covered under this program unless and until such loss has occurred. Only available for MetFlex Principally Located or sitused in NY
  • 7. Included with Supplemental Life Insurance. Will Preparation Services are offered by MetLife Legal Plans, Inc, Cleveland, Ohio. In certain states, legal services benefits are provided through insurance coverage underwritten by Metropolitan General Insurance Company Warwick, Rhode Island. For New York-sitused cases, Will Preparation Services are an expanded offering that includes office consultations and telephone advice for certain other legal matters beyond will preparation. Tax planning and preparation of living trusts are not covered by Will Preparation Services.
  • 8. Digital Estate Planning is not included with dependent life coverages. Domestic Partnerships are not currently supported; however, members in a domestic partnership may use a MetLife Legal Plans attorney for their planning needs. Online Notary is not available in all states. Group legal plans are provided by MetLife Legal Plans, Inc., Cleveland, OH. In certain states, group legal plans are provided through insurance coverage underwritten by Metropolitan Property and Casualty Insurance Company and Affiliates, Warwick, RI.
  • 9. Included with Supplemental Life Insurance. Estate Resolution Services are offered by MetLife Legal Plans, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio. In certain states, legal services benefits are provided through insurance coverage underwritten by Metropolitan General Insurance Company Warwick, Rhode Island. Certain services are not covered by Estate Resolution Services, including matters in which there is a conflict of interest between the executor and any beneficiary or heir and the estate; any disputes with the group policyholder, MetLife and/or any of its affiliates; any disputes involving statutory benefits; will contests or litigation outside probate court; appeals; court costs, filing fees, recording fees, transcripts, witness fees, expenses to a third party, judgments or fines; and frivolous or unethical matters.
  • 10. You can receive a percentage of your life insurance proceeds in the event that you become terminally ill and your life expectancy is certified by a physician to be less than a specified period of time as described in your certificate and the group policy. The availability of and exact terms of the Accelerated Benefits Option (ABO) are subject to your plan design as well as state availability and regulation. This option is not available for dependent child coverage. The ABO benefits are intended to qualify for favorable federal tax treatment under Section 101(g) of the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C. Sec 101(g), in which case the benefits will not be subject to federal taxation). This information was written as a supplement to the marketing of life insurance products. Tax laws relating to accelerated benefits are complex and limitations may apply. You are advised to consult with and rely on an independent tax advisor about your own particular circumstances. Receipt of ABO benefits may affect your eligibility, or that of your spouse or your family, for public assistance programs such as medical assistance (Medicaid), Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), Supplementary Social Security Income (SSI) and drug assistance programs. You are advised to consult with social service agencies concerning the effect that receipt of ABO benefits will have on public assistance eligibility for you, your spouse or your family. CA Situs Only - This is a life insurance benefit that also gives you the option to accelerate some or all of the death benefit in the event you meet the criteria for a qualifying event described in the policy. This policy or certificate does not provide long-term care insurance subject to California long-term care insurance (LTC) law. This policy or certificate is not a California Partnership for Long-Term Care program policy. LTC insurance provides nursing home care, home-health care, personal or adult day care for individuals above age 65 or with chronic or disabling conditions that need constant supervision. This policy or certificate is not a Medicare supplement (policy or certificate).
  • 11. All coverage amounts are subject to applicable state laws. To take advantage of this benefit, coverage of at least $10,000 $20,000 must be elected.
  • 12. Services and discounts are provided through a member of the Dignity Memorial® Network, a brand name used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that are affiliates of Service Corporation International (together with its affiliates, “SCI”), 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. The online planning site is provided by SCI Shared Resources, LLC. SCI is not affiliated with MetLife, and the services provided by Dignity Memorial members are separate and apart from the insurance provided by MetLife. Not available in some states. Planning services, expert assistance, and bereavement travel services are available to anyone regardless of affiliation with MetLife. Discounts through Dignity Memorial's network of funeral providers are pre-negotiated. Not available where prohibited by law. The discount is available for services offered in any state except KY and NY, or where there is no Dignity Memorial presence (AK, MT, ND, SD, and WY). For MI and TN, the discount is available for “At Need” services only. For coverage issued under a multiple-employer trust, services are not available for WA residents.


Nothing in these materials is intended to be advice for a particular situation or individual. Please consult with your own advisors for such advice. Like most group insurance policies, insurance policies offered by MetLife contain certain exclusions, exceptions, waiting periods, reductions, limitations and terms for keeping them in force. Please contact your benefits administrator or MetLife for costs and complete details.


Life and AD&D coverages are provided under a group insurance policy (Policy Form GPN99 or G2130-S) issued to your employer by MetLife. Life and AD&D coverages under your employer's plan terminates when your employment ceases, when your Life and AD&D contributions cease, or upon termination of the group insurance policy. Dependent Life coverage will terminate when a dependent no longer qualifies as a dependent. Should your life insurance coverage terminate, for reasons other than non-payment of premium, you may convert it to a MetLife individual permanent policy without providing medical evidence of insurability.


AD&D insurance does not include payment for certain losses as described in more detail in your certificate. Specific information pertaining to your insurance can be obtained by contacting your plan administrator. MetLife.



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