disability income insurance
Quick Summary
Disability income insurance provides a portion of your income if an illness or injury prevents you from working. Policies can be short-term, typically lasting up to a year, or long-term, potentially extending until retirement.12
Key features that influence coverage and cost include:
* Elimination period: The waiting time before benefits begin.1
* Own occupation vs. any occupation: Defines whether benefits are paid if you can't perform your specific job or any job.13
* Residual benefits: Can provide partial payments if you can work reduced hours due to disability.1
Disability insurance differs from Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), which has strict eligibility rules and benefit limits, and workers' compensation, which covers only job-related injuries. Premiums typically range from 1% to 3% of your income.123
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