Reader’s Question: Is it true that I would never be able to get a life insurance provider here in West Virginia because I was recently diagnosed with cancer? Gale Charleston, WV Not necessarily, who ever told you that you can’t get life insurance coverage because you have been diagnosed with cancer is obviously out of [...]

Readers Question: Would it be difficult for me to find a life insurer now that I was just diagnosed with breast cancer? Joanne New Orleans, LA Honestly, yes. It would be very difficult for someone who just got diagnosed with cancer (of any form) to get life insurance coverage. In fact, some life insurance companies [...]

Reader’s Question: I’ve successfully fought and survived my breast cancer. It’s been over a year now and I’m still very much healthy. Do you think I’ll have any problems if I decide to buy life insurance coverage? Gloria Tyler, TX To be quite honest many insurers are still in the dark ages when it comes [...]

Reader’s Question: I am breast cancer survivor. My prognosis showed I am in perfect health condition. But to be safe, I want to secure a life insurance as protection for my family. Is there a breast cancer life insurance for survivors like me? Helen Seattle WA   It is known that life insurance companies are [...]

Reader’s Question: I’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer here in North Dakota and I was wondering if I would still qualify for life insurance coverage? Mayumi Fargo, ND It is still possible to get life insurance coverage if you were diagnosed with cancer depending on the type of cancer you have, its progress and whether [...]

Reader’s Question: Would I still qualify to get life insurance even if I was already diagnosed with cancer here in Texas? Albert Amarillo, TX Although it may be a bit difficult or challenging to get life insurance after being diagnosed with cancer, it is still possible for you to get life insurance coverage there in [...]

Reader’s Question: I am a breast cancer survivor living in New Mexico. Can I still get a life insurance? Helena Albuquerque, NM I’m proud of you, Helena! And I’m pretty sure that getting a life insurance would be a piece of cake for you. After all, you fought with a deadly disease, and you won! [...]

Reader’s Question: I am not comfortable discussing my illness with strangers. I’ve recently been diagnosed with cancer and I am still coping with the news. Can I get life insurance in Central Coast, California without having to go through scrutiny…you know, the works…medical exams and interviews? Aureli Central Coast, CA Hello, Aureli, you have such [...]

Reader’s Question: I learned from a friend that even with cancer I can still get life insurance in Burbank, California. But do I have to go through the medical exams again? I’d really rather not. Leslie Burbank, CA Yes, Leslie, your friend has given you sound advice and it will do you well to listen [...]

Reader’s Question: I am just wondering if the insurance industry has lifted some of its limitations which used to discourage people with illness in the past. For example, I live in Reading, Pennsylvania, what would be life insurance options for me if I had a serious illness? Amy Reading, PA Hello, Amy! I hope this [...]