This article is all about higher enhanced annuity rates for diabetes, asthma, and other medical conditions. The following list has been put together to provide you with an indication of the kind of medical conditions that can be considered for higher enhanced annuity rates. The list is not exhaustive by any means and many medical conditions that are not listed can also be considered. You could also qualify for higher enhanced annuity rates if you smoke, have high blood pressure or cholesterol problems. It’s important when you request an annuity quote that you inform the adviser of any relevant details as this can impact greatly on the annuity rates you’re offered.
The higher enhanced annuity rates can apply to Alzheimers, Bi-polar Disorder, Blood Pressure, Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) or Brain haemorrhage (ALS), Cerebrovascular – Subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH), Cerebrovascular – Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA), Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), Dementia (All types), Diabetes, Type 1 and Type 2, Haemochromatosis, Angina, Heart – Aortic aneurysm or abdominal aortic, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Attack or Stroke, Heart – AV block, Heart – Brachycardia or Bradycardia, Asbestosis, Asthma, Bronchiectasis, Chronic Bronchitis, COPD, Emphysema, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Schizophrenia, amongst others. For example, if you have diabetes you could get annuity rates up to 30% higher, whereas asthama can lead to annuity rates around10% higher.
