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  1. Stroke/Aneurysm

    Stroke  is a disease that affects the arteries leading to and within the brain.  It is the #5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the United States.  A Stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the bra...
  2. Medications (Corebridge)

    Note:  The following list is NOT all inclusive.  If a drug is not listed that does not indicate that the drug will not trigger a Decline. ...
  3. Dialysis

    Aetna Decline Aflac Decline Americo Decline Living Promise Decline TruStage If currently receiving dialysis for any reason, YES should be marked for application question #7 Royal Neighbors Decline Cor...
  4. Muscular Dystrophy

    Muscular Dystrophy is a group of diseases that cause progressive weakness and loss of muscle mass.  Abnormal genes (mutations) interfere with the production of proteins needed to form healthy muscle. Aetna Decline Aflac Decline ...
  5. Weight Loss, unexplained

    Aetna Not specifically mentioned Aflac Not specifically mentioned Americo Decline if unexplained Living Promise Decline if unexplained weight loss in the last 12 months and loss is >10 lbs. Royal Neighbors Not ...
  6. Depression

    Aetna Not specifically mentioned Aflac Not specifically mentioned Americo May be eligible for Select 1 or Select 2 Living Promise Decline if PI was hospitalized for depression in the last 2 years Royal Neighbor...
  7. Scleroderma

    Scleroderma or Systemic Sclerosis is a chronic connective tissue disease generally classified as one of the autoimmune rheumatic diseases.  The symptoms vary greatly and can range from very mild to life threatening.  The seriousness will depen...
  8. Weight Chart - TransAmerica

    Height Minimum Weight Maximum Weight 4'8" 83 205 4'9" 86 212 4'10" 89 220 4'11" 92 227 5' 95 235 5'1" 98 243 5'2" 102 251 5'3" 105 259 5'4" 106 268 5'5" 112 276 5'6" 115 285 5'7"...
  9. Weight Chart - Corebridge SimpliNow

  10. Bipolar - Schizophrenia - Psychosis

      Bipolar Disorder , also known as manic depressive illness, is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. Schizophrenia is a chronic and severe mental disorder t...