Disability Insurance Explained

Disability insurance may provide income benefits when an illness or injury prevents someone from working under the policy definition of disability.

Important terms

Review the elimination period, benefit period, definition of disability, benefit amount, exclusions, and any own-occupation or any-occupation conditions.

Before applying

Consider income needs, emergency savings, employer benefits, existing coverage, and how premiums are treated. Answer application questions accurately.

This article is for general education only.