SEC EDGAR Submission 0000024090-23-000044

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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000024090-23-000044
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	DEF 14A
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		47
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20230606
FILED AS OF DATE:		20230424
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20230424

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			CITIZENS, INC.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000024090
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	LIFE INSURANCE [6311]
		IRS NUMBER:				840755371
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			CO
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEF 14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-16509
		FILM NUMBER:		23838858

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		11815 ALTERRA PKWY
		STREET 2:		SUITE 1500
		CITY:			AUSTIN
		STATE:			TX
		ZIP:			78758
		BUSINESS PHONE:		5128377100

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		P O BOX 149151
		CITY:			AUSTIN
		STATE:			TX
		ZIP:			78714

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	CITIZENS INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	CONTINENTAL INVESTORS LIFE INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19881222
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