Life and Health Guaranty Associations are organizations established by state laws to protect policyholders in the event that an insurance company becomes insolvent or unable to meet its financial obligations. These associations aim to provide a safety net for individuals who hold life insurance, health insurance, and annuity policies by ensuring that they continue to receive benefits even if their insurance company fails. The primary purpose of these associations is to maintain confidence in the insurance industry and protect consumers from financial loss. Life and Health Guaranty Associations play a crucial role in safeguarding policyholders’ interests and providing them with peace of mind during uncertain times.
| 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 | $250,000 | $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 |
