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What is an accelerated death benefit rider?

An accelerated death benefit (ADB) rider allows you to access a portion of your death benefit while you are still alive if you are diagnosed with a terminal illness. Most ADB riders allow you to access 25-100% of the death benefit if you have a life expectancy of 12-24 months or less.

Key Points

  • ADB rider: access death benefit while alive if terminally ill
  • Typically available if life expectancy is 12-24 months or less
  • Access 25-100% of the death benefit
  • Reduces the death benefit paid to beneficiaries
  • Often included at no additional cost