Carrier: Royal Neighbors of America (RNA)
Product: Ensured Legacy Final Expense
Plan Types: Simplified Issue Whole Life (SIWL), Graded Death Benefit (GDB), Guaranteed Issue (GI)
Issue Ages: SIWL: 50–85 | GDB & GI: 50–80
Face Amounts: SIWL: $7,000–$40,000 | GDB/GI: $7,000–$25,000
Target Market: Clients seeking permanent life insurance with simplified or guaranteed underwriting. Ideal for final expense planning, especially those with mild to moderate impairments or uninsurable health conditions.
Underwriting Notes: No exam; eligibility determined by Yes/No questions, MIB, and Rx. Level for healthy; Graded for moderate health; Modified for higher risk (e.g. recent health events).
Carrier: Royal Neighbors of America (RNA)
The Ensured Legacy Final Expense product suite is designed to meet the diverse needs of clients seeking permanent life insurance protection with simplified or guaranteed underwriting. It offers immediate or graded death benefits with level premiums and strong policy flexibility, depending on the selected plan.
This product is a whole life insurance solution with a strong member-driven foundation and simplified access via eApp, phone, or paper submission methods. All plans are whole life with guaranteed level premiums and cash value accumulation. There are three plan types, each with specific underwriting guidelines and benefits:
All plans mature at age 121 and offer a member ownership structure, which makes the insured a beneficial member of Royal Neighbors of America.
Product Type: Whole Life Insurance – Final Expense
Carrier: Royal Neighbors of America (RNA)
Policy Fee: $36 annually, commissionable
Dividends: Non-participating policy (no dividends)
Loans: Available from cash value at 7.4% interest, compounded annually. Reduces benefit until repaid.
Maturity: Policies mature at age 121 with benefit payout minus loans.
Underwriting Approach: No exams, no phone interview. Eligibility based on health questions, build chart, and Rx/MIB review. No APS required unless flagged. Applicants must reside in the U.S. and have an SSN or ITIN.
The following build limits apply to SIWL and GDB plan eligibility. If an applicant exceeds the weight listed for their height, they may be declined or moved to the Guaranteed Issue plan.
| Height | Max Weight |
|---|---|
| 4′8″ | 175 |
| 4′9″ | 180 |
| 4′10″ | 185 |
| 4′11″ | 190 |
| 5′0″ | 195 |
| 5′1″ | 200 |
| 5′2″ | 205 |
| 5′3″ | 210 |
| 5′4″ | 215 |
| 5′5″ | 225 |
| 5′6″ | 230 |
| 5′7″ | 235 |
| 5′8″ | 240 |
| 5′9″ | 245 |
| 5′10″ | 250 |
| 5′11″ | 260 |
| 6′0″ | 265 |
| 6′1″ | 270 |
| 6′2″ | 275 |
| 6′3″ | 280 |
| 6′4″ | 285 |
| 6′5″ | 290 |
| 6′6″ | 295 |
| 6′7″ | 300 |
| 6′8″ | 305 |
The following table lists medical conditions and which plan levels the applicant may be eligible for based on their health history. A checkmark indicates the plan tier is available for applicants with that condition. If no plan level is marked, the condition is likely not insurable under this product.
| Condition | Preferred Plan | Standard Plan | Graded Benefit (GDB) | Guaranteed Issue (GI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADL's (activities of daily living) – Needs assistance with ADL’s | ✔️ Acceptable | |||
| AIDS | ✔️ Acceptable | |||
| Alcohol Drug Treatment | ✔️ Acceptable | ✔️ Acceptable | ✔️ Acceptable | |
| >3 years ago, no current use | ||||
| Alcohol Drug Treatment within last 3 years, no current use | ✔️ Acceptable | ✔️ Acceptable | ||
| ALS – Lou Gehrig's Disease | ✔️ Acceptable | |||
| Alzheimer's, Dementia or Memory Loss | ✔️ Acceptable | |||
| Amputation due to disease | ✔️ Acceptable | ✔️ Acceptable | ||
| Aneurysm > 1 year ago | ✔️ Acceptable | ✔️ Acceptable | ✔️ Acceptable | |
| Aneurysm within last year | ✔️ Acceptable | ✔️ Acceptable | ||
| Anxiety | ✔️ Acceptable | ✔️ Acceptable | ✔️ Acceptable | ✔️ Acceptable |
| Arthritis | ✔️ Acceptable | ✔️ Acceptable | ✔️ Acceptable | ✔️ Acceptable |
| Asthma | ✔️ Acceptable | ✔️ Acceptable | ✔️ Acceptable | |
| Basal Cell Skin Cancer | ✔️ Acceptable | ✔️ Acceptable | ✔️ Acceptable | |
| Bipolar diagnosed | ✔️ Acceptable | ✔️ Acceptable | ||
| < 1 year ago | ||||
| Bipolar diagnosed | ✔️ Acceptable | ✔️ Acceptable | ✔️ Acceptable | |
| >1 year ago | ||||
| Cancer more than one occurrence | ✔️ Acceptable | |||
| Cancer treatment completed in last 2 years | ✔️ Acceptable | |||
| Cancer treatment completed 2–5 years ago | ✔️ Acceptable | ✔️ Acceptable | ||
| Cancer treatment completed more than 5 years ago | ✔️ Acceptable | ✔️ Acceptable | ✔️ Acceptable | |
| Cardiomyopathy diagnosed >2 years ago | ✔️ Acceptable | ✔️ Acceptable | ✔️ Acceptable | |
| >2 years ago | ||||
| Cardiomyopathy diagnosed in last 2 years | ✔️ Acceptable | ✔️ Acceptable | ||
| Cholesterol Treatment | ✔️ Acceptable | ✔️ Acceptable | ✔️ Acceptable | ✔️ Acceptable |
| Chronic Bronchitis | ✔️ Acceptable | ✔️ Acceptable | ✔️ Acceptable | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) on dialysis | ✔️ Acceptable | |||
| Chronic Kidney Disease diagnosed <1 year | ✔️ Acceptable | |||
| Chronic Kidney Disease diagnosed >1 year ago | ✔️ Acceptable | ✔️ Acceptable | ||
| Cirrhosis | ✔️ Acceptable | |||
| Congestive Heart Failure | ✔️ Acceptable | |||
| COPD | ✔️ Acceptable | ✔️ Acceptable | ✔️ Acceptable | |
| Coronary Artery Disease diagnosed >2 years ago | ✔️ Acceptable | ✔️ Acceptable | ✔️ Acceptable | |
| Coronary Artery Disease diagnosed in last 2 years | ✔️ Acceptable | ✔️ Acceptable | ||
| Currently Hospitalized | ✔️ Acceptable | |||
| Currently undergoing (or been recommended to have) testing or further evaluation for a condition that has not been diagnosed | ||||
| Currently undergoing (or been recommended to have) testing or further evaluation for a condition that has not been diagnosed | ✔️ Acceptable |
Royal Neighbors of America offers several valuable riders to enhance the core life insurance coverage. Some riders are included automatically, while others must be elected at the time of application. All riders are subject to availability by product type and state. Full details are outlined in the Rider Brochure.
Availability: e-App can be completed in person or remotely. The Insured, Owner, and Payor can be different individuals and do not need to be in the same location.
Steps:
Agent Info:
Use the following forms:
All applicants must be pre-qualified before submitting an application for SIWL, GDB, or GI coverage with Royal Neighbors of America. Agents are expected to follow these steps:
If there are any questions regarding medications, eligibility, or the pre-qualification checklist, agents should call Underwriting at (309) 788-4561, Option 1, Option 1, Option 1.
All insurance certificates will be mailed directly to the certificate Owner.
To reinstate a lapsed certificate, the owner must pay all past-due premiums necessary to bring the policy current. Requirements and procedures for reinstatement are defined in the Insurance Certificate.
A re-date updates the certificate’s effective date to a new current date, with premium payments beginning as of the new date. Royal Neighbors allows one re-date per certificate, and only within the first 60 days after issue. Submit re-date requests to the Underwriting Department at (309) 788-4561, Option 1, Option 1, Option 1.
Royal Neighbors of America requires that both policy ownership and primary beneficiary designations meet insurable interest standards. The table below provides general guidance for agents on what combinations are acceptable, what to expect during the application process, and what underwriting may require for approval.
| Relationship | Acceptable Owner | Acceptable Beneficiary | e-App Prompt | Agent Notes | Underwriting Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aunt | No | Maybe | NaN | NaN | determine whether there's an insurable interest. |
| Bank | No | Yes | You must provide a contingent beneficiary. | NaN | NaN |
| Brother | No | Yes | NaN | NaN | NaN |
| Business | Maybe | Maybe | NaN | NaN | information may be requested. |
| Charity | No | Yes | NaN | NaN | NaN |
| Child (adult) | Yes | Yes | NaN | NaN | NaN |
| Common law spouse | Yes | Yes | NaN | NaN | NaN |
| Cousin | No | Maybe | NaN | NaN | NaN |
| Domestic Partner | Yes | Yes | NaN | NaN | NaN |
| Estate | No | Yes | NaN | NaN | NaN |
| Ex-spouse | Maybe | Maybe | NaN | NaN | NaN |
| Fiance | Maybe | Yes | NaN | NaN | NaN |
| Funeral Home | Maybe | Yes | NaN | e-application will not allow you to select this option in states where it is not available. | An authorized Person will need to sign for the funeral home as Owner. |
| Grandchild | No | Yes | NaN | NaN | NaN |
| In-Laws | No | Yes | NaN | NaN | NaN |
| Lender | No | Yes | NaN | NaN | NaN |
| Nephew | No | Maybe | NaN | NaN | insurable interest. |
| Niece | No | Maybe | be the beneficiary on this policy. | NaN | insurable interest. |
| Parent | Maybe | Yes | NaN | NaN | NaN |
| Sister | No | Yes | NaN | NaN | NaN |
| Spouse | Yes | Yes | NaN | NaN | NaN |
| Step child | No | Yes | NaN | NaN | NaN |
| Step parent | Maybe | Yes | NaN | NaN | determine acceptability. |
| Trust | Maybe | Maybe | NaN | NaN | NaN |
| Uncle | No | Maybe | be the beneficiary on this policy. | NaN | NaN |
| Owner: preferred Owner is the Proposed Insured. | NaN | NaN | NaN | NaN | NaN |
| #8 State laws supersede any requirements outlined in this guide. | NaN | NaN | NaN | NaN | NaN |
Note: Some unusual relationships (e.g., friend, aunt, bank) may require contingent beneficiaries and additional justification of insurable interest.
]]>Product: Whole Life Product Suite
Product Types: Guaranteed Issue, Express Issue (Standard, Deluxe, Premier), Provider Whole Life (Standard, Preferred, Juvenile)
Issue Ages: 0–80 (varies by product and tier)
Face Amounts: $2,500–$100,000+ (varies by product)
Target Market: Final Expense, No Exam Whole Life, Juvenile Plans, or applicants seeking simplified permanent coverage
Underwriting Notes: Simplified issue for all tiers. No medical exams. MIB, Rx history, build chart, and optional PHI or APS review. Preferred criteria for Provider require excellent health and ADL independence for seniors.
Carrier: United Home Life / United Farm Family Life
The Guaranteed Issue Whole Life policy is designed for clients who may not qualify for traditional coverage due to age or health history. It features guaranteed issue underwriting with no health questions or medical exams.
Designed for the middle market, including clients who may have been declined elsewhere or who are looking for simple, affordable final expense protection without underwriting barriers.
Carrier: United Home Life / United Farm Family Life
The Express Issue Whole Life plan is a simplified issue product that offers basic whole life coverage with streamlined underwriting and fast approvals. It is ideal for clients looking for straightforward permanent protection.
This plan is suited for individuals who want lifetime protection but prefer a simple, fast-issue policy without complex underwriting or traditional exam requirements.
Carrier: United Home Life / United Farm Family Life
The Express Issue Deluxe Whole Life product offers enhanced permanent protection with limited underwriting and faster issue compared to fully underwritten whole life plans. It is designed for clients seeking better coverage amounts than standard express issue without full underwriting requirements.
This product is well-suited for applicants in good to average health who want immediate whole life coverage without a long underwriting process, and are seeking higher coverage amounts than Guaranteed Issue or base Express Issue allow.
Carrier: United Home Life / United Farm Family Life
The Express Issue Premier Whole Life product offers the highest tier of simplified issue whole life coverage from UHL/UFFL. It is designed for healthier clients who qualify based on favorable answers to health questions and seek fast, permanent coverage with stronger benefit amounts.
Ideal for adults with good health history who want permanent coverage quickly — without exams — but who qualify for better rates and higher coverage than other Express Issue tiers.
Carrier: United Home Life / United Farm Family Life
The Provider Whole Life series offers permanent life insurance with strong guarantees, simplified underwriting, and expanded eligibility including juvenile applicants. It is designed for clients seeking lifetime protection, consistent premiums, and cash value accumulation without full medical underwriting.
All Whole Life products from United Home Life / United Farm Family Life use simplified issue underwriting. There are no medical exams or fluids. Underwriting is based on yes/no health questions, MIB, prescription database, and in some cases, a Personal History Interview (PHI).
Previously listed criteria plus all of the following:
All preferred underwriting criteria must be met along with a total of five (5) points from answers to the following questions. Each “yes” answer is 1 point. Questions are asked during the PHI interview:
Preferred is available only for Provider Whole Life applicants who meet strict standards. These include:
Applicant must score at least 5 points from the following to qualify:
Maximum allowable weights by height for various simplified issue products:
| Height | Provider | EI Premier | EI Deluxe |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5’0” | 190 lbs | 210 lbs | 240 lbs |
| 5’4” | 215 lbs | 240 lbs | 270 lbs |
| 5’8” | 245 lbs | 270 lbs | 305 lbs |
| 6’0” | 275 lbs | 305 lbs | 340 lbs |
| 6’4” | 305 lbs | 340 lbs | 385 lbs |
Use EIWL Graded Benefit for people outside these ranges.
Maximum allowable weights by height for applicants seeking Provider Preferred underwriting classification:
| Height | Max Weight |
|---|---|
| 4’10” | 149 lbs |
| 4’11” | 154 lbs |
| 5’0” | 161 lbs |
| 5’1” | 165 lbs |
| 5’2” | 171 lbs |
| 5’3” | 177 lbs |
| 5’4” | 181 lbs |
| 5’5” | 186 lbs |
| 5’6” | 192 lbs |
| 5’7” | 197 lbs |
| 5’8” | 203 lbs |
| 5’9” | 209 lbs |
| 5’10” | 214 lbs |
| 5’11” | 220 lbs |
| 6’0” | 226 lbs |
| 6’1” | 233 lbs |
| 6’2” | 239 lbs |
| 6’3” | 246 lbs |
| 6’4” | 252 lbs |
| 6’5” | 258 lbs |
| 6’6” | 265 lbs |
| 6’7” | 273 lbs |
| 6’8” | 279 lbs |
| 6’9” | 286 lbs |
An APS may be required based on the Proposed Insured’s:
APS Guidelines:
Delivery Requirements:
United Home Life / United Farm Family Life does not currently provide a publicly available prescription medication exclusion list or individual consideration guide.
If an agent encounters a case involving complex medications or unclear eligibility, they are advised to contact United Home Life underwriting directly for a risk assessment.
Agent Underwriting Contact:
United Home Life
Phone: 1-800-428-3001
Email: service@unitedhomelife.com
The following riders may be included or optionally added depending on product type and applicant eligibility:
United Home Life’s simplified issue products are not convertible. The whole life plans are permanent, with level premiums and guaranteed death benefit for life.
All UHL products are eligible for electronic applica
]]>Product: Simplified Issue Term Series
Product Types: Simple Term 20, Simple Term 30, Simple Term 20 ROP (Band 1 and 2), Simple Term 20-DXL
Issue Ages: 20–60 (varies slightly by product and tobacco use)
Face Amounts: $25,000–$500,000 (plan-specific maximums by age and health class)
Target Market: Clients with moderate to high-risk medical histories needing affordable term protection
Underwriting Notes: No exam required. MIB, Rx, and optional APS review. APS often required for insulin users or recent diagnoses. No conversion. Annual renewability after term ends. Terminal Illness rider included.
Product Type: 20-Year Simplified Issue Level Term Life Insurance – Deluxe Rating
Issue Ages: 20 to 60 (Age Last Birthday)
Face Amounts:
Rate Classes: Non-Tobacco and Tobacco
Built-in Rating: 8 Tables
Annual Policy Fee: $100 (commissionable)
Ideal Use Case: Simple Term 20 is designed for applicants who are insulin-dependent diabetics or who have other moderate to serious health conditions that would normally prevent them from qualifying for term coverage. This product fills a critical need by offering limited benefit term insurance with a simplified underwriting process.
This product is available to applicants with significant health concerns. While the application process is simplified issue and requires no paramedical exam or fluids, underwriting still includes review of the MIB and prescription database. In some cases, an APS (Attending Physician Statement) may be required. Applicants must provide full medical history and contact details for any treating physicians.
Note: This product has the most lenient health criteria of all UHL term products. Agents should still screen clients for disqualifying conditions such as current cancer treatment or recent cardiac events.
| Height | Max Weight – Simple Term 20 |
|---|---|
| 5'0" | 240 lbs |
| 5'4" | 270 lbs |
| 5'8" | 305 lbs |
| 6'0" | 340 lbs |
| 6'4" | 385 lbs |
This product typically includes a Terminal Illness Accelerated Benefit rider. Other optional riders may not be available due to the higher-risk nature of this plan. Agents should consult with UHL directly to confirm eligibility of any specific riders.
Simple Term 20 is renewable annually after the 20-year level premium period, up to age 95. There is no conversion option associated with this product.
Product Type: 20-Year Simplified Issue Level Term Life Insurance – Deluxe Rating
Carrier: United Home Life Insurance Company (UHL)
Issue Ages: 20 to 60 (Age Last Birthday)
Face Amounts:
Rate Classes: Non-Tobacco and Tobacco
Built-in Rating: 4 Tables
Annual Policy Fee: $100 (commissionable)
Ideal Use Case: Simple Term 30 is designed for applicants who are insulin-dependent diabetics or who have other moderate to serious health conditions that would normally prevent them from qualifying for term coverage. This product fills a critical need by offering limited benefit term insurance with a simplified underwriting process.
Note: This product has the most lenient health criteria of all UHL term products. Agents should still screen clients for disqualifying conditions such as current cancer treatment or recent cardiac events.
| Height | Max Weight – Simple Term 30 |
|---|---|
| 5'0" | 240 lbs |
| 5'4" | 270 lbs |
| 5'8" | 305 lbs |
| 6'0" | 340 lbs |
| 6'4" | 385 lbs |
Waiver of Premium, Child Rider (first $5000 of Child Rider is a no-cost for face amounts of $100,000 or more), Accidental Death Benefit (minimum base face $25,000, Terminal Illness Accelerated Benefit.
WAIVER OF PREMIUM (TOTAL AND PERMANENT
DISABILITY: Premiums waived during total and permanent disability up to the policy anniversary nearest the Insured’s 60th birthday. See Page 18 for rates per thousand. Rider terminates if requested in writing, on the date the policy is continued under a non-forfeiture option, if any, or on the policy anniversary nearest the Insured’s attained age 60.
CHILD RIDER: Provides coverage for children issue ages 30 days – 18 years (age last). Sold in units of $5,000 (max 4 units); premium is $25 per unit. Child must be insurable. Separate application required. Fully convertible prior to child’s attained age 21 (or date rider terminates, if earlier)
without evidence of insurability. Child Rider can be added to a grandparent’s base policy only if the child has been legally adopted by the grandparent. Rider terminates if requested in writing, if the Insured commits suicide within two years of the rider effective date, the date the policy is continued under a non-forfeiture option, if the policy is at the end of its premium paying period, or on the policy anniversary at the Insured’s attained age 65. While the rider is in force, insurance on any child terminates on the child’s 21st birthday. First $5,000 of Child Rider coverage is at no charge for base policy face amounts of $100,000 or more.
ACCIDENTAL DEATH BENEFIT RIDER: Provides a benefit in addition to the base policy benefit should the Insured die by accidental bodily injury independent of all other causes,
provided death occurs within 90 days of such injury. See Page 18 for rates per thousand. Rider terminates at the earliest of the policy anniversary nearest the Insured’s 70th birthday, the date the policy is continued under a non-forfeiture option, or if requested in writing. Minimum face amount for base policy and ADB rider is $25,000 each. Max ADB rider not to exceed lesser of base policy face amount or $200,000.
TERMINAL ILLNESS ACCELERATED BENEFIT: Provides
the Policyowner with the right to access the policy’s death benefit (discounted at interest for one year) on the life of the Insured if the Insured is diagnosed with a life expectancy of 12 months or less.
Simple Term 30 is renewable annually after the 30-year level premium period, up to age 95. There is no conversion option associated with this product.
Product Type: 20-Year Simplified Issue Return-of-Premium Term Life Insurance
Carrier: United Home Life Insurance Company (UHL)
This product is ideal for clients who want their premiums returned at the end of a 20-year level term period if they are still living. It offers a simplified issue process with no medical exams, labs, or bodily fluids required. UHL reviews MIB and Rx history, and may request an APS based on application responses or data flags.
Applicants must provide full medical history and the name and contact of a primary physician seen in the past 3 years.
If the insured survives the 20-year level premium period, and no death benefit has been paid, the policy will return 100% of base premium paid to the policyowner. This is a tax-free return of premium benefit under current tax laws.
Simple Term 20 ROP is renewable annually up to age 95. No conversion option is available.
| Height | Max Weight – ROP Term |
|---|---|
| 5'0" | 210 lbs |
| 5'4" | 240 lbs |
| 5'8" | 270 lbs |
| 6'0" | 305 lbs |
| 6'4" | 340 lbs |
United Home Life does not publish a public medication exclusion list for this product. Agents should contact UHL underwriting directly at 1-800-428-3001 to confirm prescription acceptability.
Product Type: 20-Year Simplified Issue Level Term Life Insurance – Deluxe Rating
Carrier: United Home Life Insurance Company (UHL)
Issue Ages: 20 to 60 (Age Last Birthday)
Face Amounts:
Rate Classes: Non-Tobacco and Tobacco
Built-in Rating: 8 Tables
Annual Policy Fee: $100 (commissionable)
Ideal Use Case: Simple Term 20-DXL is designed for applicants who are insulin-dependent diabetics or who have other moderate to serious health conditions that would normally prevent them from qualifying for term coverage. This product fills a critical need by offering limited benefit term insurance with a simplified underwriting process.
This product is available to applicants with significant health concerns. While the application process is simplified issue and requires no paramedical exam or fluids, underwriting still includes review of the MIB and prescription database. In some cases, an APS (Attending Physician Statement) may be required. Applicants must provide full medical history and contact details for any treating physicians.
Note: This product has the most lenient health criteria of all UHL term products. Agents should still screen clients for disqualifying conditions such as current cancer treatment or recent cardiac events.
| Height | Max Weight – Simple Term 20-DXL |
|---|---|
| 5'0" | 240 lbs |
| 5'4" | 270 lbs |
| 5'8" | 305 lbs |
| 6'0" | 340 lbs |
| 6'4" | 385 lbs |
This product typically includes a Terminal Illness Accelerated Benefit rider. Other optional riders may not be available due to the higher-risk nature of this plan. Agents should consult with UHL directly to confirm eligibility of any specific riders.
Simple Term 20-DXL is renewable annually after the 20-year level premium period, up to age 95. There is no conversion option associated with this product.
No nicotine replacement, smoking or tobacco products including, but not limited to: nicotine gum, patch or pills, cigarettes, cigars, chew, pipe, e-cigarettes or vape within the past 12 months.
No routine exams or lab testing required. United Home Life / United Farm Family Life reserves the right, however, to order such requirements at the underwriter’s discretion.
Based on the Proposed Insured’s medical history, MIB information, or pharmacy report, an APS may be necessary. Agents will be asked to provide the APS at the client’s expense. APSs are accepted only if provided by the physician/medical provider in a sealed envelope or faxed directly from the provider’s office.
Applications are accepted on individuals who are not naturalized U.S. citizens provided they are in the U.S. legally and on a permanent basis. The applicant must possess a Social Security number, a valid Visa or Green Card, and have resided in the U.S. for the past two years.
Applications are accepted on individuals currently serving in the military in a non-combat unit provided they have not been alerted for combat duty or are not serving in a hazardous area. The Military Personnel Financial Services Disclosure must be submitted with the application. Required Forms: 200-673 (UHL); 18-673 (UFFL).
Applications will not be accepted if any agreement or understanding exists that provides for any party to obtain an interest in any policy issued on the Proposed Insured who does not have an insurable interest in the life of the Proposed Insured.
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