Life & Health Guaranty Associations
Every state has a Guaranty Association to help pay the claims of financially impaired insurance companies. State laws specify the lines of insurance covered by these funds and the dollar limits payable. Coverage is usually for individual policyholders and their beneficiaries and not for values held in unallocated group contracts. Most states also restrict insurance agents and companies from advertising the funds’ availability. The details presented below are intended to be used for general information purposes only.
There are many issues, too numerous to describe here, which determine the type and extent of coverage available. You are advised to consult your state insurance department for details about any policy you consider purchasing. Another source of information is the National Organization of Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Associations (NOLHGA, 13873 Park Center Road, Suite 329, Herndon, VA 22071). http://www.nolhga.com/factsandfigures/main.cfm/location/stateinfo
| State | Max liability for present value of an annuity contract | Max death benefit with respect to any one life | Max liability for cash or withdrawal value of life insurance policy | Max aggregate benefits for all lines of insurance | State Guaranty Association Phone Numbers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 | 205.879.2202 |
| Alaska | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 | 907.243.2311 |
| Arizona | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 | 602.364.3863 |
| Arkansas | $300,000 | $300,000 | $300,000 | $300,000 | 501.375.9151 |
| California | 80% not to exceed $250,000 | 80% not to exceed $300,000 | 80% not to exceed $100,000 | 80% not to exceed $300,000 | 323.782.0182 |
| Colorado | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 | 303.292.5022 |
| Connecticut | $500,000 | $500,000 | $500,000 | $500,000 | 844.425.4442 |
| Delaware | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 | 302.456.3656 |
| Dist. of Col. | $300,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 | 202.434.8771 |
| Florida | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 | 904.398.3644 |
| Georgia | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 | 770.621.9835 |
| Hawaii | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 | 808.528.5400 |
| Idaho | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 | 208.378.9510 |
| Illinois | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 | 773.714.8050 |
| Indiana | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 | 317.636.8204 |
| Iowa | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 | 515.248.5712 |
| Kansas | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 | 785.271.1199 |
| Kentucky | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 | 502.895.5915 |
| Louisiana | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $500,000 | 225.381.0656 |
| Maine | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 | 207.633.1090 |
| Maryland | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 | 410.998.3907 |
| Massachusetts | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 | 413.744.8483 |
| Michigan | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 | 517.339.1755 |
| Minnesota | $250,000 | $500,000 | $130,000 | $500,000 | 651.407.3149 |
| Mississippi | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 | 601.981.0755 |
| Missouri | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 | 573.634.8455 |
| Montana | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 | 262.965.5761 |
| Nebraska | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 | 402.474.6900 |
| Nevada | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 | 775.329.6171 |
| New Hampshire | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 | 603.472.3734 |
| New Jersey | $100,000 | $500,000 | $100,000 | $500,000 | 732.345.5200 |
| New Mexico | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 | 505.820.7355 |
| New York | $500,000 | $500,000 | $500,000 | $500,000 | 212.202.4243 |
| No. Carolina | $300,000 | $300,000 | $300,000 | $300,000 | 919.833.6838 |
| North Dakota | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 | 701.235.4108 |
| Ohio | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 | 614.442.6601 |
| Oklahoma | $300,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 | 405.272.9221 |
| Pennsylvania | $100,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 | 610.975.0572 |
| Puerto Rico | $100,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 | 787.765.2095 |
| Rhode Island | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 | 401.273.2921 |
| So. Carolina | $300,000 | $300,000 | $300,000 | $300,000 | 803.276.0271 |
| South Dakota | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 | 605.336.0177 |
| Tennessee | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 | 615.242.8758 |
| Texas | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 | 512.476.5101 |
| Utah | $200,000 | $500,000 | $200,000 | $500,000 | 801.572.5067 |
| Vermont | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 | 802.249.0284 |
| Virginia | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $350,000 | 804.282.2240 |
| Washington | $500,000 | $500,000 | $500,000 | $500,000 | 360.426.6744 |
| West Virginia | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $300,000 | 304.733.6904 |
| Wisconsin | $300,000 | $300,000 | $300,000 | $300,000 | 608.242.9473 |
| Wyoming | $250,000 | $300,000 | $100,000 | $500,000 | 303.292.5022 |
Disclaimer: Provided for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of sales, solicitation or inducement to purchase any annuity product. AnnuityAdvantage is not responsible for the accuracy of this information. If you wish to confirm these coverages prior to making an annuity purchase, please call your state insurance department.