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What’s the Term Life Events Option feature?

Term Life Events Option, or TLEO, is a feature included with some USAA term policies like Eagle Express.‍ ‍ See note 1,‍ ‍ See note 2 With TLEO, you can get an additional $100,000 in coverage as a separate term policy when you:

  • Experience a qualifying life event.
  • Are under age 45.
  • Have an eligible term policy with USAA for at least a year.

What life events qualify?

Having or adopting a child, getting married or buying a home are qualifying life events.

Do I need another medical exam?

The premium you’ll pay for the additional coverage is based on your health and lifestyle when you bought the original policy.

Isn’t it included in my policy?

TLEO is included in some term policies. Once you qualify, you just need to activate it. You can also call a Life Specialist for help.

Other requirements for TLEO

While there’s no additional cost to have TLEO on your original policy, you’ll pay a monthly premium for the new policy’s added coverage.

You can add the coverage after only one qualifying life event. If you get married and buy a new home, you can only add coverage once.

Like the original policy, the coverage can also be converted to a permanent policy after a year.‍ ‍ See note 3

How it works

Steps to complete How it works

  1. Confirm your eligibility

    You have 240 days to add coverage after one qualifying life event: getting married, having a baby, or buying a new home.

  2. Activate TLEO

    If you have an eligible term policy, activate TLEO online. You can also call a Life Specialist if you’re not sure.

  3. Increase your coverage

    The term length for your $100,000 in new coverage will vary based on your original policy.


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Term Life Events Option FAQ

No. The TLEO feature can only be activated once within the first 10 years after the original policy is purchased, or before the primary insured on the policy turns 45.

No. You can only add $100,000 in coverage for one qualifying life event.

If you need additional insurance, you can review your options or call a Life Specialist for guidance at 800-245-6399.

The TLEO feature isn’t permanent, and the policy length depends on how many years are left on the term of the original policy.

Although your original term life policy can last up to 30 years, TLEO expires after you’ve had it for 10 years, or you turn 45 — whichever comes first.

Just like the original policy, the coverage can be converted to a permanent policy after one year.

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Related footnotes:

  1. The Term Life Event Option Rider is available at no additional cost with a Level Term V life insurance policy. It gives you a one-time option to purchase additional term life insurance upon the occurrence of a Life Event. Additional insurance limited to the lesser of $100,000 or the face amount of the base policy. Additional insurance requires payment of additional premium. Rider expires after 10 years or when insured is age 45, whichever comes first. The rider is subject to issue age limitations and other terms, limitations, and conditions. Availability and benefits may vary by state. Form: ICC1598284 03-15 (may vary by state); NY Form LBR98303NY 03-15.

  2. The Term Life Event Option Rider is available at no additional cost with an Eagle Express life insurance policy. It gives you a one-time option to purchase additional term life insurance upon the occurrence of a Life Event. Additional insurance limited to the lesser of $100,000 or the face amount of the base policy. Additional insurance requires payment of additional premium and must be added within 10 years of original policy issue date or before the primary insured turns age 45. The rider is subject to issue age limitations and other terms, limitations, and conditions. Availability and benefits may vary by state. Form: ICC22502565-0622 (may vary by state).

  3. The opportunity to convert after the first year anniversary is subject to certain requirements and subject to an expiration date. Converting will increase your premium. Please review your policy.

Related footnotes:

  1. Eagle Express Term Life Insurance - Quotes are for estimate purposes only, and your actual premium will be determined after underwriting review and may vary by state, age, birth sex, and risk class. Risk class is determined by factors such as tobacco use, health, family medical history and lifestyle. Life insurance products may have limitations and conditions and may not be available in all states. Approval for coverage is based on your answers to underwriting questions and may require a medical exam. Premiums remain level for the duration of the policy. Form ICC24516783 11-24 (may vary state by state) issued by USAA Life Insurance Company, San Antonio, TX 78288. Not available in New York.

  2. Level Term V — Coverage is level for the duration of the policy. Premiums remain level for the duration of the Initial Benefit Period, then increase annually while benefits remain the same. Form ICC2099555 01-20 (varies by state). In New York: New York Term Series V, Form — NLT99235NY 06-20. Call for details on specific policy costs, benefits, limitations and availability in your state.

  3. Learn about USAA's use of Artificial Intelligence.

    Life insurance and annuities provided by USAA Life Insurance Company, San Antonio, TX and in New York by USAA Life Insurance Company of New York, Highland Falls, NY. All insurance products are subject to state availability, issue limitations and contractual terms and conditions. Each company has sole financial responsibility for its own products.

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