This article is all about ill health, medical conditions, for enhanced annuity rates. The following list has been compiled to give you an indication of the kind of medical conditions that can be considered for enhanced annuity rates. The list is not exhaustive by any means and many medical conditions that are not listed may also be considered. You could also qualify for higher annuity rates if you smoke, have high blood pressure or high cholesterol. It’s important when you request a quote that you inform the adviser of any relevant information as this can impact greatly on the annuity rates you’re offered.
The medical conditions for enhanced annuity rates include Alzheimers, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Bi-polar Disorder, Blood Pressure, Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) or Brain haemorrhage (ALS), Cerebrovascular – Lacunar Infarct or Stroke, Cerebrovascular – Subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH), Cerebrovascular – Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA), Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary Embolism (PE), Dementia (All types), Diabetes, Type 1 and Type 2, Haemochromatosis, Angina, Heart – Aortic aneurysm or abdominal aortic, Arrhythmia, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Attack or Stroke, Heart – AV block, Heart – Brachycardia or Bradycardia, Asbestosis, Asthma, Bronchiectasis, Chronic Bronchitis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Schizophrenia, amongst others. If you think you’re eligible, just ask.
