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    The Essentials of Disability Insurance: 10 Simple Tips

    Last Updated On 20-05-2016

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    Unforeseen events can make the future uncertain. Hence, it's important to prepare as best as we can for whatever life may bring. Even though you have a health insurance, you might not be covered in the case of a disability. If you are looking for guidance and answers to common questions about disability insurance, this information can help you get started and make the best decision based on your specific needs.

    1. If you or others depend on your income — you need it.
      If you have people who depend on your income - or if you depend on your income – you need disability insurance. You might be surprised to learn that social security disability benefits are not available if you are expected to be out of work for less than a year. One year without income could deplete your savings and have a significant impact on your finances.
    2. Disability insurance replaces a portion of your income when you can't work.
      If you were unable to work due to illness or injury, disability insurance can help to pay your most essential expenses, including food, utilities, school tuition, home, and car payments.
    3. Most long-term absences are due to illnesses, not accidents.
      While many people think that disabilities are typically caused by accidents, the majority of long-term absences are actually due to illness. A health insurance might not be sufficient enough in every case.
    4. You need it even if you're young and healthy.
      Almost 1 in 4 of today's 20 year-olds will become disabled before reaching age 67. Interesting enough it is easier and less expensive to get disability insurance when you are young and healthy. Many disabled people often regret not having gotten insured when they were younger.
    5. The risk of a disability during your working years may be greater than you think.
      The risk of suffering a disabling illness or injury may be more likely than you realise. In fact, the average 20 year old is more likely to become disabled than to die before age 67. Disability insurance helps you maintain a steady stream of income when you can't work due to illness or injury.
    6. A good rule of thumb is to protect 60-80% of your after-tax income.
      You will need to meet your essential living expenses if you should become disabled. 72% of consumer expenditures cover essential needs like housing, food, transportation, health care and education.  This easy-to-use health calculator can help determine what amount of disability insurance is most appropriate for your situation.
    7. Some disability insurance is better than no disability insurance.
      When budgets are especially tight, it still makes sense to buy enough disability insurance to cover rent or mortgage payments and keep your family in their home should you become disabled. Disability insurance is more affordable than you may think. Disabled people often cite the benefits of even simple insurances. 
    8. Make sure you know how much disability insurance you get at work.
      Check to see if disability coverage is made available to you through your employee benefits package. You might want to look carefully at coverage, since group benefits alone may not be enough due to potential benefit limitations and types of income covered.
    9. There is no substitute for good advice.
      Seek advice on how much insurance is right for your needs. To be sure of your financial planning talk to a trained financial professional or perform research online. Whichever approach works best for you, taking action to protect you and your family with disability insurance is an important part of strong financial planning.
    10. The financial strength and reputation of the company you buy from matters.
      When you purchase disability insurance, the company you buy from is making a long-term commitment to you. If you become disabled, there is a chance you will receive benefits for an extended period of time, so it makes sense to buy from a company with experience, financial strength and a solid reputation.

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    The aforesaid article presents the view of an independent writer who is an expert on financial and insurance matters. PNB MetLife India Insurance Co. Ltd. doesn’t influence or support views of the writer of the article in any way. The article is informative in nature and PNB MetLife and/ or the writer of the article shall not be responsible for any direct/ indirect loss or liability or medical complications incurred by the reader for taking any decisions based on the contents and information given in article. Please consult your financial advisor/ insurance advisor/ health advisor before making any decision.

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