Know your Disability Coverage

Disability insurance policies can vary significantly. Some are designed for the budget-minded or first-time buyer while others are created to provide the most comprehensive coverage possible. When you purchase disability coverage to protect the income of employees in the event of illness or an accident, you expect that coverage to pay benefits when they´re needed.

Nothing is worse than finding out you´ve purchased a disability policy that fails to pay benefits on claims you believed would be covered. This is particularly important for employers who offer supplemental benefits to bolster their transition to consumer-driven health care. To avoid this scenario for you and your employees during the transition and afterward, make sure you understand what you are getting before signing on the dotted line.

Definitions of Disability Can Vary 
The single most important part of a disability contract is the definition of disability. When evaluating disability policies, ask yourself the following questions before making a decision:



Know your Disability Coverage