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A Disability Insurance Quote Can Save Your Pay!
When getting a disability insurance quote it is important to know exactly what you are shopping for. A buyer should know that there are no disability insurance policies that will replace 100 percent of their income. Though employer-paid disability insurance is required in most states it is not always a long-term solution to a disabling injury or illness. Also, income derived from a disability policy is not subject to income tax if the insured has been paying for the premiums themselves, and not receiving coverage through their employer.
There are several types of disability insurance, and when you are requesting a disability insurance quote you should ask for as many pricing options as possible. There are both short and long term policies, and policies that are guaranteed to remain available at a permanent rate.
There are many options available for disability insurance policies, and though premiums are basically determined by your age, sex and occupation, the true determining factor is how risky your current occupation may be. For example, an accountant in Nashville, TN will not pay the same disability insurance premiums as a high-rise construction worker in New York City.
Regardless of occupation, there are still a few key items to review when you receive a disability insurance quote. A buyer should thoroughly review the benefit period - meaning how long the disability benefit will be paid. The amount of income that is replaced with the policy should equal 60 to 70 percent of current income. A policy should also allow for a cost of living increase to keep up with the national economy. Most importantly, a buyer should always review the financial status of their disability insurance quote provider. There are many national insurance industry standards and ratings available.
So whether you are an accountant in Nashville, or a construction worker in New York, it pays to prepare for the unexpected and investigate the options in a disability insurance policy.
