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Aetna Final Expense Insurance Review
Level Death Benefit · Underwriting ages 45–89 · 4.7/5 SureChoice rating
Overall: 4.7 / 5
Score derived from our four-factor methodology — price competitiveness, no-waiting-period availability, financial strength, and complaint volume.
Pros
- + No medical exam
- + Coverage decision in minutes
- + Operates in all 50 states
Considerations
- − Underwriting limited to ages 45–89.
- − Coverage caps vary; verify maximum face amount during application.
How Aetna's plan works
Aetna offers a level (day-one) death benefit, meaning the full coverage amount is payable from the day the policy is issued. This is the most affordable category but requires you to qualify based on age, gender, tobacco use, and a brief health questionnaire.
How much does Aetna cost?
Indicative monthly cost across our cheapest applicable carrier baseline, non-tobacco female. Real pricing for Aetna specifically depends on full underwriting.
| Age | $5,000 | $10,000 | $15,000 | $20,000 | $25,000 | $50,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | $11.88/mo | $23.75/mo | $35.63/mo | $47.50/mo | $59.38/mo | $118.75/mo |
| 55 | $14.87/mo | $29.74/mo | $44.61/mo | $59.49/mo | $74.36/mo | $148.71/mo |
| 60 | $18.62/mo | $37.25/mo | $55.87/mo | $74.49/mo | $93.12/mo | $186.24/mo |
| 65 | $23.32/mo | $46.65/mo | $69.97/mo | $93.29/mo | $116.61/mo | $233.23/mo |
| 70 | $29.21/mo | $58.42/mo | $87.62/mo | $116.83/mo | $146.04/mo | $292.08/mo |
| 75 | $36.58/mo | $73.16/mo | $109.73/mo | $146.31/mo | $182.89/mo | $365.78/mo |
| 80 | $45.81/mo | $91.61/mo | $137.42/mo | $183.23/mo | $229.03/mo | $458.07/mo |
| 85 | $57.37/mo | $114.73/mo | $172.10/mo | $229.46/mo | $286.83/mo | $573.65/mo |
Indicative monthly premiums for female, non-tobacco. Real pricing depends on full underwriting.
Application process
- Complete the SureChoice quote calculator.
- A licensed agent calls to verify details and confirm pricing.
- Carrier underwriting decision (typically same-day for level / graded plans).
- Sign and pay first premium. Coverage starts immediately.
Claims process
- Beneficiary contacts Aetna or our agent line.
- Submit certified death certificate.
- Carrier verifies coverage was in force.
- Payout typically within 7–14 days of receipt.
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