New York Consolidated Laws, Insurance Law - ISC § 3230. Accelerated payment of the death benefit or special surrender value under a life insurance policy

(1) contain a notice, prominently displayed, to read as follows: “Receipt of accelerated death benefits may affect eligibility for public assistance programs and may be taxable.”; and

(2) include the amount of any additional premium associated with the accelerated payment or, if there is no separately identifiable premium, whether a discount is associated with acceleration.

(1) be dated by the insurer upon transmittal and shall be completed and signed by the policy owner not more than thirty days thereafter; and

(2) contain a notice, prominently displayed, to read as follows: “Receipt of accelerated death benefits may affect eligibility for public assistance programs such as medical assistance (medicaid), family assistance and supplemental security income. Receipt of accelerated death benefits in periodic payments may be treated differently than receipt in a lump sum. Prior to applying for accelerated death benefits, policyowners should consult with the appropriate social services agency concerning how receipt will affect the eligibility of the recipient and/or the recipient's spouse or dependents.”

(3) contain a notice, prominently displayed, to read as follows: “Receipt of accelerated death benefits may be taxable. Receipt of accelerated death benefits in periodic payments may be treated differently than receipt in a lump sum. Prior to applying for such benefits, policy owners should seek assistance from a qualified tax adviser.”; and

(4) contain a statement by the policy owner that such application is voluntary and without coercion on the part of any third party; and

(5) contain a statement of the remaining death benefit available to the beneficiary.

(1) an illustration demonstrating the effect of the accelerated benefit on the policy's cash value and policy loans;

(2) a numerical computation of the amount of the death benefit which would be payable upon death;

(3) a numerical computation of the amount of the death benefit that would be payable upon acceleration; and

(4) a notice that other means may be available to achieve the intended goal, including a policy loan.