Available exclusively to IMA members age 70 or under, who may request coverage for themselves and their lawful spouses** age 70 or under.
A person may be insured as a member or spouse**, but not both.
Unmarried, dependent children ages 14 days to under 19 years (25 if full–time students) are eligible for $5,000 or $10,000 of coverage.
This coverage is available only to residents of the United States and may not be available in all states. Please contact the administrator for details.
APPLY FOR UP TO $1,000,000 OF COVERAGE
Choose the amount of Group 10–Year Level Term Life insurance you need to help protect you and your family for the next 10 years–without the worry of premiums that could go up or benefits that could go down.*
Amounts Of Insurance:
Members–$200,000 to $1,000,000 in $5,000 increments.
Spouse**–$200,000 to $1,000,000 in $5,000 increments.
Children–$5,000 or $10,000
Pay Less If You’re a Qualified Non-user of Tobacco
Tobacco non-users meeting the highest underwriting standards may qualify for the "Super Preferred" (the Plan’s best) rates that follow. Other tobacco non-users may qualify for "Preferred" rates.
Continuing Insurance After the 10–Year Term Ends
Premiums are designed to remain level for the first 10 years of coverage*. At the end of the 10–year period, you may elect to reapply for 10–year level term rates then in effect for a subsequent 10–year period, provided the insured person is age 70 or under and otherwise eligible. If your application for a subsequent 10–year term of level rates is approved by the insurer, your premium contribution will be based on your age, health and tobacco–use status at the time coverage becomes effective and remain level for a new 10–year term.*
If you and your spouse** are not approved for a subsequent 10–year term of level rates, or you do not apply for a subsequent 10–year term, coverage will continue in force on a non–level rate basis, under which premium contributions increase as the insured ages in 5-year age bands.
Keep Your Cost Manageable
Rates have been provided on an annual basis per $5,000 of coverage to make it easier for you to compare this Plan with other insurance plans on the market today. Four modes of payment are available to suit your budget: quarterly billing, semiannual billing or annual billing; and our Monthly Pre–Authorized Check Payment Plan.
Your Cost
The cost of this life insurance is based upon the member and spouse’s** gender, amount of insurance requested, usage of tobacco/nicotine products, health status, and attained age on the date coverage is issued. Premium contributions will vary depending upon the options chosen.
Only tobacco non-users meeting the highest underwriting standards will qualify for "Super Preferred" or "Preferred" rates. (Note: tobacco users may qualify for "Tobacco" rates.) Upon approval of your application by the insurer, you will be notified of the rate classification for each approved person.
All you need to do is return the completed application. You will be billed for the appropriate premium upon approval of your application by the insurer.
Accelerated Life Benefit This important plan option gives you the ability to collect part of your IMA Level Term Life benefits before your death if you are diagnosed with a terminal illness. If your doctor diagnoses you with a life expectancy of 12 months or less, you can collect equal to 25 percent up to 75 percent of your benefits (or $50,000, whichever is less) before you die—to use however you wish.
(Note: A doctor–certified terminal illness means an illness from which no recovery is expected, that results in a life expectancy of 12 months or less. You must have at least $20,000 of coverage in force to exercise this option.)
This money can be used to help cover high prescription drug costs…medical bills…outstanding debts…to help pay for experimental treatments…the cost of modifications to your home…or for a family vacation—the choice is yours.
Receipt of the accelerated benefit may be taxable, or may adversely affect your eligibility for Medicaid or other government benefits. You should consult your personal tax advisor to assess the impact of this benefit.
If you become totally disabled, as defined in the certificate, for 180 days or longer before age 60 your coverage and benefits will continue at no cost to you until the earliest of the end of your disability or until you reach age 80.
You can elect Group Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage up to the same level of the Level Term Life death benefit for which you are applying. This benefit may prove valuable when you consider that accidental deaths have increased nearly 75% in the last 20 years.1 In addition, if you are seriously injured in a covered accident and sustain loss of limb, eyesight or other injuries, a partial benefit may be payable.
(Please note: Semi-annual rates are $.60 per $5,000 of coverage if under age 65; $.90 per $5,000 if ages 65-80.)
Rates shown are as of January 1, 2024.
1National Safety Council, Injury Facts 2022 Edition.
You’re covered 365 days a year, wherever you are. (The only exclusion for life insurance is suicide within the first year of the date your insurance or increase in insurance starts. AD&D and Accelerated Life Benefits are subject to additional exclusions.)
You may name anyone you wish as the beneficiary of this plan, and you may change the beneficiary by contacting the Insurance Administrator in writing and advising them of the change.
You may also choose to name a beneficiary that you cannot change without his or her consent. This is an irrevocable beneficiary.
Effective Date
Your insurance will become effective the first day of the month on or after the later of the following dates:
As long as you remain an active member of the IMA, pay your premium when due, and the group policy remains in force, you can keep your coverage. For members or spouses** who are under age 70 at the end of a level term period, coverage will not reduce. At the end of a level term period, beginning on and after your 70th birthday, your amount of insurance will reduce.
Your insurance stops on the earliest of the following dates:
Coverage terminates at age 80.
A decrease in the amount of insurance due to age will take effect on the later of the premium due date after your attainment of any of the specified birthday's or at the end of a level term rate period. Your amount of insurance will not decrease due to age during a level term rate period.
Once you are approved into the Plan, you will have a 60–day grace period for your payment of renewal premium contributions. When you want to submit a claim, call or write the Administrator for claim forms.
This is a summary of benefits only. A complete description of benefits, limitations, exclusions and termination of coverage will be provided in the certificate of coverage. All coverage is subject to the terms of the group policy. If there is any discrepancy between this document and the group policy documents, the policy documents will govern.
When you become insured, you will be sent a Certificate of Insurance detailing your benefits under the Group Policy.
If you are not completely satisfied with the terms of your Certificate of Insurance, you may return it within 30 days provided no claims have been submitted or paid. Your coverage will be invalidated and you will be sent a full refund–no questions asked!
All members and spouses** must complete an application form for any new coverage or to increase coverage (including dependent coverage) or to begin an initial or subsequent 10–year Level Term Rate Period when proof of good health is required. Some applicants may be required to have a medical exam in order to apply for coverage. For more information on medical requirements, please contact your Plan Administrator. If there is an increase in the amount of your insurance, the increase will take effect on the first day of the month on or next following the date of the increase. If you are in a Level Term Rate Period, premiums for the increased amount of insurance will be based on your attained age on the effective date of the increase. Your IMA Level Term Life Plan will start on the first day of the month after your application has been approved by the insurer and your first premium has been paid.
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| Address AMBA 4050 114th Street Urbandale, Iowa 50322 |
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| Application Mailing Address IMA Group Insurance Program PO BOX 14533 DES MOINES, IA 50306 |
| Underwriting Company ReliaStar Life Insurance Company Minneapolis, MN |
Answers about the program, including eligibility, options, customer service and more.
By whom is this plan underwritten?
Who is eligible for this insurance?
Available exclusively to IMA members age 70 or under, lawful spouses** age 70 or under and unmarried dependent children ages 14 days to 19 years (25 if full-time students). In order to become insured, satisfactory evidence of insurability must be provided to the insurer and the required premium must be paid.
This coverage is available only to residents of the United States and may not be available in all states. Please contact the administrator for details.
How much insurance can I apply for?
When is the coverage effective?
Your insurance will become effective the first day of the month on or after the later of the following dates:
Are there any discounts available?
When does the coverage end?
As long as you remain an active member of the IMA, pay your premium when due, and the group policy remains in force, you can keep your coverage. For members or spouses** who are under age 70 at the end of a level term period, coverage will not reduce. At the end of a level term period, beginning on and after your 70th birthday, your amount of insurance will reduce.
Your insurance stops on the earliest of the following dates:
Coverage terminates at age 80.
A decrease in the amount of insurance due to age will take effect on the later of the premium due date after your attainment of any of the specified birthdays, or at the end of a level term rate period. Your amount of insurance will not decrease due to age during a level term rate period.
Are there any exclusions?
How does the Accelerated Life Benefit work?
The Accelerated Life Benefit option is available to help terminally ill insureds during a difficult and often financially challenging time. Under this provision you may request an advance payment equal to 25 percent up to 75 percent (or $50,000, whichever is less) of your (or your insured spouse’s**) current life insurance coverage.
This money can be used to help cover high prescription drug costs … medical bills … outstanding debts … to help pay for experimental treatments … the cost of modifications to your home … or for a family vacation–the choice is yours.
(Note: A doctor–certified terminal illness means an illness from which no recovery is expected, that results in a life expectancy of 12 months or less. You must have at least $20,000 of coverage in force to exercise this option.)
Receipt of the accelerated benefit may be taxable, or may adversely affect your eligibility for Medicaid or other government benefits. You should consult your personal tax advisor to assess the impact of this benefit.
What if I have second thoughts after I apply?
Will I meet with a salesperson?
Life insurance coverage is provided under the terms of a group life insurance policy, Group Policy 65972-0 issued and delivered in the state of Missouri, and governed by its laws, to the Institute of Management Accountants Life Insurance Trust as the policyholder. The group life insurance policy is issued by ReliaStar Life Insurance Company, Minneapolis, Minnesota. The policy is administered on behalf of ReliaStar Life Insurance Company by AMBA Administrators, Inc., an insurance administrator licensed in the state of Missouri. Policy Form LP08GPMO.
This is a Paid Endorsement. The Institute of Management Accountants receives a fee from the insurance broker and/or the insurer for its endorsement of this plan.
*The initial premium will not change for the first 10 years unless the insurance company exercises its right to change premium rates for all insureds covered under the group policy with 60 days advance written notice.
**In Oregon, spouse includes domestic partner.