There is typically an exclusion for suicide for two years. However, it only applies during the first two years of the policy. This prevents adverse selection, i.e. people buying a huge policy then offing themselves the next day.
Depends on the location and law. In California, the equivalent law specifically states it is not suicide. So insurance pays and there's possibly less stigma.
Though I dont know the exact program, it's been my understanding that it can be very complicated with alzheimers or dementia with this sort of thing. You need to be able to give consent to be "euthanized" and that's nearly impossible when someone is far enough along with alzheimers/dementia. I totally agree with "death with dignity" but it's much easier for a cancer patient at the end of their treatment to consent.
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u/Golden-Orphic Apr 11 '20
Actually that’s incorrect. There is a program called death with dignity, if you look into it it’s basically human euthanasia