Disability Insurance

A disability – whether it’s sudden or because of a degenerative condition – can rob
you of your ability to earn a living.

Disability Insurance

A disability – whether it’s sudden or because of a degenerative condition – can rob you of your ability to earn a living. Disability insurance is a type of coverage that gives you protection against the chance of losing income if you become disabled and you are not able to pay your expenses.

Your earning potential is a far more valuable asset than your automobile or your home. Disability insurance is designed to protect you from the possible loss of income. What’s the possibility of this happening? It’s more than you’d imagine. Why should you consider it? It’s the only sure way to provide guaranteed coverage and guaranteed premiums.

What’s The Possibility 0f This Happening?

Percentage 58% 54% 50% 48% 40% 30% 20%
Age 25 30 35 40 45 50 55

Question: Why should you consider a personal disability insurance plan?

Answer: Worker’s Compensation only covers work related accidents. Unemployment insurance only covers 15 weeks.

Question: Canada Pension Plan: Are you comfortable relying on the government for a benefit that can change?

Answer:Group and association coverage can fill a valuable role in long-term disability protection. However, the benefit may be limited by the definition of disability and coverage amount. Remember, a custom designed individual disability insurance plan will provide you with guaranteed coverage and guaranteed premiums.

Types Of Disability Insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Short-term disability coverage typically provides benefits for up to 6 months while you’re sick or injured. If your employer has a short-term disability plan, your claim must be made through your disability plan. Employers aren’t required to provide paid sick leave and each employer is different. Speak with your employer’s human resources staff for details on your plan including any sick time or vacation time policies that might apply.If you don’t have short-term disability coverage and your employer does not offer one, you may be eligible for Employment Insurance (EI) sickness benefits.

To be eligible for EI sickness benefits, you must:

  • usually have used all of your sick leave
  • have worked enough hours

Long-term disability insurance

Most long-term disability plans will replace 60% to 70% of your normal income. Each disability plan is different. Some may provide disability benefits for up to two years if you’re unable to return to the job you had before becoming disabled. After two years, you may continue to receive benefits only if you’re unable to work at any job.

Long-term disability insurance benefits generally begin when the following benefits end:

  • short-term disability insurance
  • sick leave benefits from your employer
  • EI benefits

 

What To Ask When Buying Disability Insurance

When buying disability insurance make sure you understand the following. Ask your benefits administrator or insurance agent about anything you don’t understand.

Individual plans

Is the policy “guaranteed renewable” meaning you have the right to renew the policy, usually without additional evidence

General terms and conditions

  • How the plan defines disability
  • Are there any exclusions
  • Are there any pre-existing condition clauses in the plan
  • that you should be aware of

Premiums

  • How much the policy will cost

Do you still need to make premium payments while living with a disability

Benefits

  • the amount of money you’ll get each month
  • Are the benefits taxable
  • Will benefits be adjusted for inflation
  • How long you need to wait before starting to receive benefits
  • Does the plan include partial disability benefits
  • Can you increase your coverage without a medical exam

Group plans

  • Is your group plan provided by an insurance company or is it self-funded by the employer
  • Will you still get benefits from a self-funded plan if the employer goes bankrupt or faces financial difficulty
  • If you leave your job, are there provisions to continue your existing coverage until you get new coverage

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the meaning of insurance?
Insurance is a protection against financial loss arising on the happening of an unexpected event. Insurance companies collect premiums to provide for this protection and losses are paid out of the premiums collected from the insuring public.
Why do I need Insurance?
Insurance is a hedge against the occurrence of unforeseen incidents. Insurance products help you in not only mitigating risks but also helps you by providing a financial cushion against adverse financial burdens suffered.
Why should one cover oneself immediately ?
Accidents and mishaps can occur anytime and anywhere. It is important to identify the risks faced and insure oneself against these at the earliest.
How to Choose the Best Term Plan?
While selecting a term plan, you need to look for the following and ensure that your family has the best financial protection with the term plan:

Claim settlement record of a life insurance company indicates the ultimate moment of truth for the customer. Claim settlement record can be assessed through a percent number (Claim Settlement Ratio) released by IRDAI (Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority India) every year.

How much life cover do I need?
The life cover you need depends on your current annual income. We recommend that a life cover equivalent to 10-15 times your annual income is sufficient to provide for a safe future for your family.
If budget is a problem, you could go for monthly premium payment option over a yearly commitment. However, it is important to have a sufficient life cover so that your family’s financial security is not compromised.
What is Critical illness benefit ?
If you are ever diagnosed with a critical illness, it can affect you physically, emotionally and financially. The optional benefit of covering 34 Critical Illnesses such as cancer, heart attack and kidney failure for a maximum of 30 years without any change in premium. But here’s the best part – It gives full claim payout on the first diagnosis of any of the covered 34 Critical Illnesses. No Hospital Bills required. This amount can also safeguard your family against the loss of income arising out of the illness.
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