Massachusetts § 136 - Group life policies; exemption from loan provision
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 136 — Group life policies; exemption from loan provision, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 136. Group life policies; exemption from loan provision
Section 136. Such policies shall be exempt from any loan provision or requirement. Any equity of the insured in a group life insurance policy at the time of default in the payment of a premium, whether that equity exists by reason of the terms of the policy or by law, shall be applied to purchase extended or paid-up insurance for each of the insured at attained age on the basis of the mortality table and rate of interest used in computing the premium for the group.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 136
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 136 cover?
Section 136 ("Group life policies; exemption from loan provision") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 136?
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