Standard will pay a Repatriation Benefit when a life insurance benefit is payable due to your death occuring more than 200 miles from the primary place of residence and expenses are incurred to transport your body to a mortuary near your primary place of residence. Services must be utilized within 36 months following the death of the Participant. For children already at that time registered and in full-time attendance at an accredited college or univeristy, as well as children who will be attending a college within 12 months after the Participant's death. For assisting the surviving spouse with receiving necessary job skills via a professional or trade-related training program. Spouse must be registered and in attendance at an accredited institution of higher education or trades training program within 36 months after the death of the Participant.
Portability is available for Participants terminating their employment.
Participants may qualify for continuation of Life coverage up to 24 months, if application is made within 31 days of the termination date. Premium is paid directly to The Standard by the Participant. Participants may convert their coverage after the 24-month period ends. All Participants have the option to convert their coverage to an individual policy, if applicaiton is made within 31 days of termination. Premium is paid directly to The Standard by the Participant.