Disability Insurance Protection You And Compare Policy Before Purchase
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Understanding and Choosing Disability Insurance: A Guide
If you're considering disability income insurance, it's essential to shop around and compare policy features before purchasing. Many professionals recommend "own occupation" coverage as an ideal disability policy. Although the average duration of such policies is about five years, even if you have employer-provided long-term disability insurance, an individual policy can be a beneficial supplement. This was a recent decision for a client after consulting with their financial planner, opting for additional long-term disability coverage.
Employers sometimes pay for an individual's disability insurance policy. You have the flexibility to choose the length of your waiting period when purchasing your individual disability income policy. The insurance company will collect relevant information about you to decide on issuing a policy, unaffected by any other individual disability insurance you may hold. Long-term care and disability insurance don't terminate once benefits are paid unless maximum benefits are exhausted.
Unearned income includes private disability payments or employer-provided short-term and long-term disability coverage. Typically, a disability policy covers 60-66% of your income, depending on your provider. If you're uncertain about your coverage, an individual policy can offer additional peace of mind. As the disability insurance market changes, it's wise for everyone, especially physicians, to review and understand their policies.
Why Consider Disability Insurance?
Though often overlooked compared to life insurance, disability coverage is just as crucial. Lack of coverage could drastically affect your family’s lifestyle, making disability insurance vital for a steady income stream. Business Overhead Expense (BOE) insurance is a type of disability policy designed to cover specific business expenses if a shareholder becomes disabled.
Insurance benefits can be complex, and disability is no exception. If your employer pays for the coverage, benefits may be taxed. Usually, long-term disability begins after six months of short-term coverage. It is generally more financially prudent to have disability insurance than to go without it.
Legal and Professional Support
There are nationally recognized attorneys who represent medical, dental, business, and legal professionals in disputes with carriers across the United States. Unfortunately, many school districts don't provide disability insurance for employees, while individual coverage might be offered by your employer or union. During disability leave, you can continue your insurance by directly paying premiums.
In cases of extended illness, lasting more than six months, employers might offer group long-term disability income insurance. Employee benefits might include workers’ compensation for work-related injuries. It’s crucial to understand the specifics of your group disability insurance, whether fully paid by your employer or requiring an employee contribution. Purchasing disability insurance through your employer might allow for pre-tax premium deductions. However, personally owned disability insurance isn't affected if you change jobs.
Evaluating Employer-Sponsored Plans
It's important to critically evaluate employer-sponsored group disability insurance plans. Benefits paid under these policies are typically taxable. If your employer doesn’t offer disability insurance, you might want to propose reevaluating the benefits package. Generally, employers are more likely to provide life insurance than long-term disability insurance.
Explore and understand all aspects of disability insurance to ensure you and your family are financially protected in times of need.
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