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Life Insurance for Seniors Over 70 and 80

By Enok Columbie, licensed Life & Health agent · NPN 16449444 · Updated November 2026

Quick answer

Yes, you can still buy life insurance in your 70s and, with some companies, in your 80s. The most common options at these ages are final expense (burial) insurance and smaller whole life policies. Some companies also offer term life to people in their 70s, usually with shorter terms. Rates vary by age, health, state and plan.

Options in your 70s

  • Final expense insurance: smaller whole life policies for funeral and final bills
  • Whole life insurance: permanent coverage with level premiums and cash value
  • Term life: available from some companies, usually for shorter terms

Options in your 80s

  • Final expense insurance: many companies accept applicants up to about age 85
  • Guaranteed issue: no health questions, usually with a waiting period

Choices become more limited with age, so it helps to compare several companies.

What affects the cost

  • Your age when you apply
  • Your health and medications
  • The amount of coverage
  • The type of policy and the company
  • Your state

Tips for buying

  • Apply sooner rather than later: premiums are based on your age when you apply
  • Answer health questions honestly
  • Compare several companies — an independent agent can do this for you
  • Choose an amount that covers what you want to protect, such as a funeral and final bills

Common questions

It depends on the company. Many final expense plans accept applicants up to about age 85. A licensed agent can check which companies accept your age.

Not always. Many final expense plans use health questions instead of an exam, and guaranteed-issue plans ask no health questions.

It can be if you want to leave money for a funeral, bills or loved ones and you don’t have savings set aside. Compare the premiums with the benefit and your budget.

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Enok Columbie, licensed Life & Health insurance agent

“I started this agency so seniors could talk to one licensed person who explains the options and respects the budget — in English or Spanish.”

Enok Columbie, Founder · Licensed Life & Health agent

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