Disability insurance protects your income against any kind of injury or illness. Important to know
that this type insurance does not cover your dependents. If you have family members, they will
be paid a supplement. Disability insurance covers a portion your regular income if you become
disabled. In some cases, you may be able and able to work again. Insurance premiums rise as
you age.

Most people who are eligible for disability benefits don’t realize they can have their income
supplemented with a disability plan. You may be required to purchase this coverage by the
United States Social Security Administration in some states. On average, disability coverage
pays 40% or more of your normal in-kind income. Your disability status will determine which type
of disability you are eligible. The eligibility requirements for each state are different, so make
sure to check with the United States Department of Labor office of disability to see if you meet
the state guidelines.

Federal law guarantees that anyone who is healthy and doesn’t have any major medical
conditions is eligible for disability. Your annual income must not exceed the threshold amount
(usually $16k per a year). You will not be eligible for a disability policy. You must also be unable
to perform your regular job (or have a job that pays less if you are disabled). Some occupations,
such as those in the medical field, require that you are covered for a certain period of time while
you recover.

Some occupations may have a residual benefit. These policies pay a portion your regular and
normal income for a certain period after your disability. Usually this is from six to twelve months.
Your insurance company will pay a portion of your income loss during this period. This is known
as a drawdown. Your insurance company will cover your income loss, or a portion thereof,
depending on which policy you have.

The cost of your disability income insurance policy will depend on your age and your disability.
Most people are eligible to receive Social Security Disability benefits. Your annual salary will be
used to determine the cost for your policy. This means that the cost goes up as your annual
salary rises. This is why most people have variable annual salaries

Another way to calculate your monthly disability premium is to take your annual salary and
divide it by twelve. This will give an estimate of the cost for a standard insurance plan. The
worker b policy pays 80%. If your annual salary is $30k per year, your disability payments are
approximately three times this amount.

Some people will pay more for insurance premiums to receive the additional security of disability
payments. Others might want to spend time studying disability law in order to understand what
they can expect once they start receiving benefits. There are many ways to lower the cost of
disability coverage. These include changing jobs and receiving benefits earlier in your life.
Special discounts are available for military veterans and college graduates.

Regardless of whether you need long-term disability or short-term disability coverage, you
should do some shopping around. Before making a decision, ask questions, compare prices,
consider different types of policies, and make a comparison. The cost of your health insurance
premiums should not stop you from getting the coverage that you need. Ask a lawyer who
specializes on health insurance policies for advice about whether you are eligible for social
security disability benefits and other options