A life insurance policy may or may not cover death resulting from an overdose.

The first two years of a life insurance policy, which begins on the date of issue is called the Contestability Period.

If the overdose occurred during that 2 year timeframe, it may be investigated as a suicide.

If death by suicide is confirmed, no death benefits would be paid out, unless it occurred in a state with a 1 year suicide exclusion; such as, Colorado.

If death of the insured occurs after t...


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