Yes, octogenarians can absolutely get life insurance! It will be more expensive than it would have been 40 years ago, but it’s still very possible to get most forms of life insurance in your 80s. Many life insurance companies have cut off ages around 85, and some have cut off ages as high as 90, 95, or even 99. If you’re in your 80s and you want a policy, you can call an agent and ask about “issue ages,” the technical term for which ages a company will sell a policy to. Issues ages can be difficult to find listed online, though some companies do list them. When shopping, keep in mind that policy riders may not be offered to you but the basic policy will be.