Posts on social media are falsely claiming that life insurance companies will not pay claims if a person has received a COVID-19 vaccination within a year of death. The American Council of Life Insurers, which represents several life insurance firms in the U.S., has responded saying that this is false information and policyholders can be assured that the claims process has not changed as a result of COVID-19 vaccination.
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Addressing this misinformation could distract from priority talking points, particularly as life insurance companies themselves will provide accurate information when contacted. Fact Checking Source(s): factcheck.afp.com, perma.cc
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