Depending on the severity of your mental health issues, your term plan application may be rejected.
For e.g.: If you are diagnosed with serious nervous disorders or have a history of repeated suicide attempts, your insurer may reject your term plan application.
As a rule, remember, your insurer can reject your term insurance application on medical grounds. When you apply for term insurance, you will have to reveal:
and so on.
You also have to undergo certain medical tests for buying a term plan, to help your life insurance company get a clear picture of your health condition.
After assessing this information, if you prove to be a high-risk customer to your insurer, they can reject your application on medical grounds or delay your application or charge you a higher premium.
But there could be other reasons for term insurance application rejection, other than your mental health conditions, such as your occupation, hobbies or even financial status. It’s best to check with your insurer about the particular reason for rejection to plan the way forward.