# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000356475
**File Stem:** 0001193125-26-260757
**Filing Date:** 2026-6
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001193125-26-260757.hdr.sgml**: 20260608

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001193125-26-260757

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 497

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 9

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260608

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260608

**EFFECTIVENESS DATE**: 20260608

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** BRIGHTHOUSE SEPARATE ACCOUNT A
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000356475

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 060566090
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 497
- **SEC ACT:** 1933 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 333-209053
- **FILM NUMBER:** 261071107

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** BRIGHTHOUSE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
- **STREET 2:** 11225 NORTH COMMUNITY HOUSE ROAD
- **CITY:** CHARLOTTE
- **STATE:** NC
- **ZIP:** 28277
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 980-365-7100

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** BRIGHTHOUSE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
- **STREET 2:** 11225 NORTH COMMUNITY HOUSE ROAD
- **CITY:** CHARLOTTE
- **STATE:** NC
- **ZIP:** 28277

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** METLIFE INVESTORS USA SEPARATE ACCOUNT A
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20021108

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** METLIFE INVESTORS SEPARATE ACCOUNT A
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20010314

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** SECURITY FIRST LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT A
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19920703

## Series and Classes Contracts Data

### BRIGHTHOUSE SEPARATE ACCOUNT A (Series ID: S000005224)

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|  |  |
|:---|:---|
| Class Name                                   | Class ID   |
| Series VA (offered on and after May 2, 2016) | C000168023 |

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## Series and Classes Contracts Data

### BRIGHTHOUSE SEPARATE ACCOUNT A (Series ID: S000005224)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000168023 | Series VA (offered on and after May 2, 2016) |  |

?xml version='1.0' encoding='ASCII'? Series VA Supplement dated June 8, 2026

**BRIGHTHOUSE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY**

**Brighthouse Separate Account A**

**Series VA (offered on and after May 2, 2016)**

**Supplement dated June 8, 2026 to the Prospectus dated April 27, 2026**

This supplement revises information in the prospectus dated April 27, 2026 for Series VA (offered on and after May 2, 2016) variable annuity contracts issued by Brighthouse Life Insurance Company ("we," "us," or "our") to reflect an increase to the Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit (GLWB) rider GLWB Withdrawal Rates and GLWB Lifetime Guarantee Rates available under the FlexChoice Access Level variation of the GLWB rider for ages 65+ and GLWB Withdrawal Rates available under the FlexChoice Access Expedite variation of the GLWB rider for ages 65+. These changes are effective June 22, 2026 and this supplement explains which rates you will receive if you purchase a contract.

This supplement should be read in its entirety and kept together with your prospectus for future reference. If you would like a copy of the prospectus, write to us at: Brighthouse Life Insurance Company, Annuity Service Center, P.O. Box 4301, Clinton, IA 52733-4301, or call us at (888) 243-1932, to request a free copy. Certain terms used in this supplement have special meanings. If a term is not defined in this supplement, it has the meaning given to it in the prospectus.

**Contracts issued <u>prior to</u> June 22, 2026 will receive the FlexChoice Access GLWB Withdrawal Rates and GLWB Lifetime Guarantee Rates indicated in the April 27, 2026 prospectus.**

**Contracts issued <u>on and after</u> June 22, 2026 will receive the new FlexChoice Access GLWB Withdrawal Rates and GLWB Lifetime Guarantee Rates indicated below.** 

**<u>New FlexChoice Access GLWB Rate Table effective June 22, 2026</u>**

Under "Living Benefits — Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit — GLWB Rate Table" in the prospectus, for FlexChoice Access Level and FlexChoice Access Expedite, 1) replace the " — " in the column "Date Last Available" with "06/21/26," and 2) insert the following new rows as the first rows of the FlexChoice Access Level and FlexChoice Access Expedite rate tables:

**FlexChoice Access Level**

Offers a steady GLWB Withdrawal Rate and GLWB Lifetime Guarantee Rate throughout your lifetime.

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| **Date**<br> **First**<br> **Available**<br>| **Date**<br> **Last**<br> **Available**<br>| **Rollup**<br> **Rate**<br>| **Rollup Rate**<br> **Period End**<br> **Date**<br>| **Lifetime**<br> **Withdrawal Age**<br>| **Minimum** <br> **Spousal** <br> **Age**<br>| **GLWB** <br> **Withdrawal Rate**<br> **(When Account Value is** <br> **greater than $0)**<sup>2</sup>  | **GLWB** <br> **Withdrawal Rate**<br> **(When Account Value is** <br> **greater than $0)**<sup>2</sup>  | **GLWB Lifetime** <br> **Guarantee Rate**<br> **(When Account Value is** <br> **reduced to $0)** | **GLWB Lifetime** <br> **Guarantee Rate**<br> **(When Account Value is** <br> **reduced to $0)** | **Rider**<br> **Charge**<br>|
| 06/22/26<sup>1</sup>  | —  | 5.00% | 10th<br> Contract<br> Anniversary | 59 <sup>1</sup>∕2 | Your <br> Spouse's Date <br> of Birth<br> may not be <br> more than <br> 10 years after <br> your Date of <br> Birth. | *Age at 1st*<br> *Withdrawal*<br> *After Age*<br> *59* <sup>1</sup>*∕2*<br>| *Withdrawal*<br> *Rate*<br>| *Single*<br> *Lifetime*<br> *Guarantee*<br> *Rate*<br>| *Joint*<br> *Lifetime*<br> *Guarantee*<br> *Rate*<br>| Maximum <br> Charge:<br> 2.00% of the <br> Benefit Base<br> Current <br> Charge:<br> 1.35% of the <br> Benefit Base |
| 06/22/26<sup>1</sup>  | —  | 5.00% | 10th<br> Contract<br> Anniversary | 59 <sup>1</sup>∕2 | Your <br> Spouse's Date <br> of Birth<br> may not be <br> more than <br> 10 years after <br> your Date of <br> Birth. | 59 <sup>1</sup>∕2 to less<br> than 65<br>| 5.00% | 5.00% | 4.00% | Maximum <br> Charge:<br> 2.00% of the <br> Benefit Base<br> Current <br> Charge:<br> 1.35% of the <br> Benefit Base |
| 06/22/26<sup>1</sup>  | —  | 5.00% | 10th<br> Contract<br> Anniversary | 59 <sup>1</sup>∕2 | Your <br> Spouse's Date <br> of Birth<br> may not be <br> more than <br> 10 years after <br> your Date of <br> Birth. | 65+ | 6.50% | 6.50% | 5.50% | Maximum <br> Charge:<br> 2.00% of the <br> Benefit Base<br> Current <br> Charge:<br> 1.35% of the <br> Benefit Base |

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**FlexChoice Access Expedite**

Offers a higher GLWB Withdrawal Rate while your Account Value is greater than zero and a reduced GLWB Lifetime Guarantee Rate if your Account Value is reduced to zero.

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Date**<br> **First**<br> **Available**<br>| **Date**<br> **Last**<br> **Available**<br>| **Rollup**<br> **Rate**<br>| **Rollup**<br> **Rate**<br> **Period** <br> **End**<br> **Date**<br>| **Lifetime**<br> **Withdrawal Age**<br>| **Minimum** <br> **Spousal** <br> **Age**<br>| **GLWB** <br> **Withdrawal Rate**<br> **(When Account Value** <br> **is greater than $0)**<sup>2</sup>  | **GLWB Lifetime** <br> **Guarantee Rate**<br> **(When Account Value is reduced to** <br> **$0)** | **GLWB Lifetime** <br> **Guarantee Rate**<br> **(When Account Value is reduced to** <br> **$0)** | **GLWB Lifetime** <br> **Guarantee Rate**<br> **(When Account Value is reduced to** <br> **$0)** | **Rider**<br> **Charge**<br>|
| 06/22/26<sup>1</sup>  | —  | 5.00% | 10th<br> Contract <br> Anniversary | 59 <sup>1</sup>∕2 | Your <br> Spouse's <br> Date of <br> Birth<br> may not be <br> more than <br> 10 years <br> after your <br> Date of <br> Birth.<br> *Age at 1st*<br> *Withdrawal*<br> *After Age*<br> *59* <sup>1</sup>*∕2*<br>| *Withdrawal*<br> *Rate*<br>| *Age When*<br> *Account*<br> *Value is*<br> *Reduced to*<br> *Zero*<br>| *Single*<br> *Lifetime*<br> *Guarantee*<br> *Rate*<br>| *Joint*<br> *Lifetime*<br> *Guarantee*<br> *Rate*<br>| Maximum <br> Charge:<br> 2.00% of <br> the Benefit <br> Base<br> Current <br> Charge:<br> 1.35% of <br> the Benefit <br> Base |
| 06/22/26<sup>1</sup>  | —  | 5.00% | 10th<br> Contract <br> Anniversary | 59 <sup>1</sup>∕2 | Your <br> Spouse's <br> Date of <br> Birth<br> may not be <br> more than <br> 10 years <br> after your <br> Date of <br> Birth. | 6.50% | 79 or <br> younger<br>| 3.00% | 2.50% | Maximum <br> Charge:<br> 2.00% of <br> the Benefit <br> Base<br> Current <br> Charge:<br> 1.35% of <br> the Benefit <br> Base |
| 06/22/26<sup>1</sup>  | —  | 5.00% | 10th<br> Contract <br> Anniversary | 59 <sup>1</sup>∕2 | Your <br> Spouse's <br> Date of <br> Birth<br> may not be <br> more than <br> 10 years <br> after your <br> Date of <br> Birth. | 6.50% | 80+ | 3.50% | 2.75% | Maximum <br> Charge:<br> 2.00% of <br> the Benefit <br> Base<br> Current <br> Charge:<br> 1.35% of <br> the Benefit <br> Base |
| 06/22/26<sup>1</sup>  | —  | 5.00% | 10th<br> Contract <br> Anniversary | 59 <sup>1</sup>∕2 | Your <br> Spouse's <br> Date of <br> Birth<br> may not be <br> more than <br> 10 years <br> after your <br> Date of <br> Birth. | 9.00% | 79 or <br> younger<br>| 3.50% | 2.75% | Maximum <br> Charge:<br> 2.00% of <br> the Benefit <br> Base<br> Current <br> Charge:<br> 1.35% of <br> the Benefit <br> Base |
| 06/22/26<sup>1</sup>  | —  | 5.00% | 10th<br> Contract <br> Anniversary | 59 <sup>1</sup>∕2 | Your <br> Spouse's <br> Date of <br> Birth<br> may not be <br> more than <br> 10 years <br> after your <br> Date of <br> Birth. | 9.00% | 80+ | 3.50% | 2.75% | Maximum <br> Charge:<br> 2.00% of <br> the Benefit <br> Base<br> Current <br> Charge:<br> 1.35% of <br> the Benefit <br> Base |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. FlexChoice Access and the GLWB Death Benefit currently are available for purchase in all states. FlexChoice is no longer available for purchase.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. When the Account Value is greater than zero, only one GLWB Withdrawal Rate will apply. Your GLWB Withdrawal Rate is determined by when you take your first withdrawal after the Lifetime Withdrawal Age and is independent of your election of payments using the applicable Single or Joint Lifetime Guarantee Rate when your Account Value is reduced to zero.

**THIS SUPPLEMENT SHOULD BE READ AND RETAINED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE**

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