Can You Get Life Insurance If You Are Ill? 
Can you get life insurance if you are ill ? That is a very good question . We tend to think of those who have serious diseases as most unlikely to get life insurance . But in reality , those who are undergoing testing for an -LRB- as yet -RRB- undiagnosed illness , those who are in the beginning stages of treatment for a newly diagnosed illness , or those who are awaiting surgery or treatment , are likely to be postponed until their illness is diagnosed or showing stable control . Once the health condition has been under control for a while , they will have a much easier time finding a life insurance policy that will cover them . The length of time that stability must be shown depends on the illness . For blood pressure or diabetes , 3 to 6 months of control is sufficient with some companies . For MS , most companies like to see at least a year of stability , although coverage can be obtained shortly after diagnosis . Cancer is usually postponed until a year of remission or more . Many people first consider applying for life insurance when they become ill . Contact a good impaired risk agency with lots of choices to find something you can get now and/or for the future . 