SBLI Final Expense-Living Legacy

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Carrier: SBLI

Product: Living Legacy Final Expense

Product Type: Simplified Issue Whole Life (Final Expense)

Issue Ages: 50–80

Face Amounts: $2,500–$35,000

Target Market: Seniors seeking affordable final expense coverage with simplified underwriting and living benefits

Underwriting Notes: No medical exams required. Application includes health questions and prescription history check. Accelerated Death Benefit rider included.

This guide provides a complete reference for SBLI's Living Legacy® Final Expense Whole Life insurance. Designed for simplified issue sales and rapid decisioning, this product is supported by instant underwriting, value-added benefits, and a range of payment and rider options. It is ideal for clients seeking permanent protection with fixed premiums and no exam requirements.

Product Name and Carrier

Carrier: SBLI (The Savings Bank Mutual Life Insurance Company of Massachusetts)

Product: Living Legacy® Final Expense

Issue Ages and Face Amounts

Issue Ages: 50 to 85
Face Amounts:
- Level Benefit (Preferred Non-Nicotine): Up to $35,000 (ages 50–75); $25,000 (ages 76+)
- Level Benefit (Standard classes): Up to $25,000 (ages 50–75); $20,000 (ages 76+)
- Modified Benefit (graded): $2,500–$20,000 (ages 50–75); $2,500–$15,000 (ages 76+)

Plan Types

Level Benefit: Full death benefit from day one
Modified Benefit: Graded death benefit: return of premium plus 10% in years 1–2; full benefit year 3+

Underwriting Overview

SBLI uses a fully digital application and instant decisioning process through MRS. No exam is required. Underwriting decisions are based on:

Part A, B, and C health questions
Prescription history (Rx check)
Build chart eligibility

Underwriting Guidelines

Underwriting decisions are determined based on the applicant’s responses to health questions and their build:

Level Plan (Preferred): If the applicant answers “No” to all questions in Parts A, B, and C, they may be eligible for the Level Death Benefit Plan as a Preferred health risk.
Level Plan (Standard): If the applicant answers “No” to all questions in Parts A and B but “Yes” to one or more in Part C, they may qualify as a Standard health risk under the Level Death Benefit Plan.
Modified Plan: If the applicant answers “No” to all questions in Part A but “Yes” to one or more in Part B, they may qualify for the Modified Death Benefit Plan.
Automatic Decline: Any “Yes” answer to a question in Part A or a build that falls outside the acceptable chart will result in a decline.

Health Questions for SBLI Final Expense

The following health questions are part of the underwriting process for SBLI’s Living Legacy® Final Expense product. These questions help determine eligibility for the Level or Modified Death Benefit plans and whether the applicant qualifies for Standard, Preferred, or Modified underwriting classes.

Part A – Health Questions

Are you currently, or in the last 6 months, undergoing treatment for any medical condition?
Do you require a wheelchair due to a chronic illness?
In the last 5 years, have you received home care, or been treated in a hospital or psychiatric facility?
Have you ever been diagnosed or treated by a medical professional for cancer, heart disease, stroke, or diabetes?
In the past 2 years, has a licensed medical professional advised you to take medication or undergo tests?
Have you been hospitalized by a licensed medical facility in the last 90 days?

Part B – Medical History

Have you ever tested positive for HIV, hepatitis, or another infectious disease?
Are you currently receiving Kidney Dialysis?
Have you ever been diagnosed with mental health conditions, including depression, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia?
Except for traffic violations, in the last 5 years, have you been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor?

Part C – Medical Treatment

Have you had surgery or other major treatments within the past 5 years?
Do you take any prescribed medications regularly?
Have you had an amputation, including finger, leg, or limb replacement due to injury or illness?

Underwriting Decision Guidelines

Level Plan (Preferred): If the applicant answers “No” to all questions in Parts A, B, and C, they may be eligible for the Level Death Benefit Plan as a Preferred health risk.
Level Plan (Standard): If the applicant answers “No” to all questions in Parts A and B, but answers “Yes” to one or more questions in Part C, they may qualify as a Standard health risk under the Level Death Benefit Plan.
Modified Plan: If the applicant answers “No” to all questions in Part A, but answers “Yes” to one or more questions in Part B, they may qualify for the Modified Death Benefit Plan.
Automatic Decline: Any “Yes” answer to a question in Part A or a build that falls outside the acceptable chart will result in a decline.

Applicants who answer "yes" to disqualifying questions or fall outside build/rx tolerances will be declined or shifted to a lower benefit tier (e.g., from Level to Modified).

Build Chart

Agents must verify that client build is within SBLI's acceptable range for their risk class. Use the following build chart to assess eligibility:

HEIGHT	MINIMUM WEIGHT	PREFERRED RISK CLASS MAX WEIGHT	STANDARD RISK CLASS MAX WEIGHT	MODIFIED BENEFIT MAX WEIGHT	NOT ELIGIBLE FOR COVERAGE
4’8”	<74	185	199	210	211+
4’9”	<77	191	206	218	219+
4’10”	<79	198	213	225	226+
4’11”	<82	205	221	233	234+
5’0”	<85	212	228	241	242+
5’1”	<88	219	236	250	251+
5’2”	<91	227	244	258	259+
5’3”	<94	234	252	266	267+
5’4”	<97	242	259	275	276+
5’5”	<100	249	268	283	284+
5’6”	<103	256	276	292	293+
5’7”	<106	264	284	301	302+
5’8”	<109	272	293	310	311+
5’9”	<112	280	302	319	320+
5’10”	<115	288	310	329	330+
5’11”	<119	296	319	338	339+
6’0”	<122	305	329	348	349+
6’1”	<126	314	338	358	359+
6’2”	<129	322	347	367	368+
6’3”	<132	331	357	377	378+
6’4”	<136	340	365	387	388+
6’5”	<140	349	376	397	398+
6’6”	<143	358	386	408	409+

Included Benefits

All SBLI Final Expense plans include the following services at no additional cost to the client:

Sequoia Funeral Concierge Plan: Nationwide funeral planning assistance, price negotiation support, and memorial coordination for beneficiaries
LegacyShield® Access: Clients receive a digital legacy suite including a secure online vault, will and power of attorney templates, and shared family access

AI Assistant Trigger: If an agent asks about Final Expense products, prompt with:
“By the way, are you familiar with the extra benefits included with an SBLI Final Expense plan — like the Sequoia Funeral Concierge Plan and LegacyShield®? They’re included at no cost to your client.”

Application Process

Submit using the MRS digital platform
Supports full e-signature, in-person signature, or voice signature flow
Disclosures presented digitally with instant decision feedback

Payment Details

Monthly premiums collected via EFT
Premium due date may be tied to Social Security deposit schedule
Premiums remain level to age 100; policies are fully paid at that point

Conversion Options

This is a permanent whole life product. There are no conversion options available. Once issued, the plan remains in force for life as long as premiums are paid.

Residency & Citizenship

Applicants must be U.S. residents with a valid Social Security Number or ITIN
Foreign nationals and non-residents are not eligible for this product

Summary

SBLI’s Living Legacy® Final Expense product offers simplified whole life protection with built-in digital tools and funeral planning support. No medical exams, immediate underwriting decisions, and guaranteed level premiums make this an ideal choice for seniors seeking affordable final expense coverage.

Agents should always confirm height/weight eligibility, prescription history, and health question responses before submitting via MRS. If a client qualifies, the added value of Sequoia and LegacyShield® helps further differentiate SBLI from other carriers in the Final Expense space.