Can a person be denied for a life insurance just because a of past drug addiction?

Question by mgaribay74: Can a person be denied for a life insurance just because a of past drug addiction?
2 years ago i was arrested for possesion and use of illegal drugs i did 3 months and jail went into rehab for a year, I have been clean and sober for 2 years and few months, I recently try to get a Life Insurance And I got denied my metlife and 90 others companies according to my broker. the Reason my felony for drug possesion!
I live in California,

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Answer by ♥ deonnaashmore ♥
That is pretty typical. Because drug dependency is such a risk, life insurance companies usually like to wait about 7-10 years before offering coverage.

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