Disability Life Insurance

Disability insurance for musicians is not always available from the few companies selling disability insurance in Canada.

Much depends on the length of time the client has been a professional musician and where he plays and under what arrangement. If he is a permanent employee of a company, he is more likely to be eligible for disability insurance on the same footing as fellow employees. But if he is freelance, it will be very difficult.

Another group are the contracted musicians who are employed by large symphony orchestras on contract. In this category, Manulife is the only company at present offering a product like disability insurance.

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Disability insurance is one thing that consultants seek out when they open their businesses.

Most of these new business owners come from the corporate world, where they enjoyed the perks of disability insurance and all the other goodies in the benefit package. So it only makes sense when replacing life insurance, to also replace disability insurance which, in the end, may end up paying for it all. Each owner knows they are now on their own and don’t have a ” Big Brother ” if they get sick or have an accident.

Message to all small business owners: get disability insurance.

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Disability life insurance provides immense benefits, both physical and mental.

First off there are the real day-to-day benefits of knowing that each month you will receive a cheque to help cover at least part of your monthly expenses. And that this disability insurance cheque will ,for most people, not be taxable..

But the real positive is in knowing that your pre-planning has paid off and that when, hopefully, you can return to work that you won,t face a mountain of bills. And this is perhaps the greatest benefit you can derive from having good disability life insurance.

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Disability life insurance that you own could turn out to be one of your prized possessions.

When you work for a large, well financed company, you often have access to a good benefit package. And normally such a benefit package includes short term disability insurance as well as long term disability insurance.

And that is fine until the company is sold, merged or moved to another company. Now you not only have to find another job, but you also need benefits, including our topic subject, disability insurance.

And what if now you can’t qualify because of health reasons. Remember you can possibly buy life insurance, but not qualify for disability life insurance which demands a higher health standard?

Smart thing to do today; investigate what it will cost to buy a decent disability life insurance policy

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Disability insurance is something you need to control yourself and not rely on your employer to supply, at least not entirely.

While you may have a group disability insurance at work, whether it will continue to be in force depends on your employer or, heaven forbid, a union. Both of these entities have been known to cancel group disability insurance and other plans with little or no notice. If you have an accident while changes are taking place, you may end up uninsured.

So take control of your own welfare and own your own disability insurance.

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Disability insurance is the ultimate backup. You are making good money, you have a happy family and you live in a nice house.

But it can all go kerblooey if you don’t protect what is making all this possible; your income. If you are a no-hoper, with no income, no possessions and no ambition you don’t need disability insurance. But if you have, or plan to have ,any material success in life, you need something to protect it and that is disability insurance.

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Disability insurance is not cheap as it provides great benefits. That is no reason not to tailor make it to your specifications.

Reason out the main benefit that a disability insurance policy will bring you. And with that in mind, look at all the riders and time limitations to see how you can bring down the cost. For example, a 120-day wait to receive benefits will cost less than a 30 day wait. And if you have reasoned that it is over the long term that this policy will help you most, then you have one way you can reduce the cost of your disability insurance.

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People often forget about disability insurance, but the coverage is one of the most important choices an individual makes. People buy insurance for their cars and they protect their homes in case of fire or theft. Many purchase life insurance to care for dependents after death but most people don’t think twice about the possibility of an accident that leaves them unable to work and struggling to pay the bills.

Is There Group Disability Insurance?

Some individuals believe their employer already provides disability insurance. Group insurance policies are common, and workers feel financially protected from injuries. These policies fall short in times of individual need, however. Group policies are designed with the average person in mind, not specific, unique needs.

Each accident and injury is unique as well. A group policy outlines payments for specific disabilities and injuries. If a person’s disability does not fall into the policies definitions, then there is no payout. The injured or ill individual is unable to earn income and is perhaps short of money. Then the additional coverage of private disability insurance comes in handy.

What Does Disability Insurance Cover?

Defining the premiums of a disability insurance depend on the level of coverage a person desires, the number of dependents the person has, the individual’s type of employment and earning power, as well as the additional coverage provided by employer insurance policies. Risk factors come into play for setting premiums, as do age, gender and overall health.

Critical Insurance or Disability Insurance

Another type of insurance that is growing in popularity is critical illness insurance. This type of insurance protects individuals diagnosed with a critical illness to help them deal with the financial impact. Often, people aren’t equipped to handle the pressure that a critical illness places on financial resources.

Insuring a stream of income no matter what happens is vital to financial health. With life insurance, people protect the income of others for their well-being. To protect your own income consider disability insurance.

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Disability insurance plans will greatly ease your burden if you are unable to work, thereby eliminating your income. Like many types of insurance, disability insurance plans are rarely used, but they are a godsend for many people who have them.

The two kinds of disability insurance plans are long term and short term disability. These two types of disability insurance plans work best when used together.

Short-Term Disability Insurance Plans

Short term disability insurance plans cover you immediately after you become disabled and unable to work. These policies may begin paying immediately or you may need to wait up to two weeks before you receive benefits.

Most short term disability plans will provide 50-60% of your income, and can continue to do so for up to six months. What percentage of your salary is paid, as well as the wait period, is determined by your premium and the terms of the individual policy.

Long-Term Disability Insurance Plans

Long term disability insurance plans work much like a short term plan, but they do not begin to pay out until much later. The premium and individual terms of the policy will control how soon a long-term disability policy will begin to pay, as well as how much.

Most long-term disability insurance plans pay about 60% of your salary. Riders can be added to your policy to ensure you receive better benefits and customize the policy to ensure that it provides for your needs should you ever find yourself unable to work.

Different Types of Disability Insurance Riders

Some riders increase the percentage of income you will receive, allow the policy to continue to pay until you can return to your former position at the same pay, or allow you to work a different job while paying a partial benefit.

Non-cancelable policies guarantee that your premium cannot be raised unless you miss a payment. Coverage until 65 is important to cover you, until government benefits commence.

For most people, no income, even for a month or two, would put them in a major bind financially, but disability insurance plans make sure they can maintain their lifestyle. Whether the money pays for a vacation, rent or credit card payments, make sure you either have great savings or a backup plan like disability insurance

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Disability insurance plans are often the most neglected and forgotten. Clients of insurance companies focus on life and auto insurance, but many people never consider how they would pay their bills should they no longer be able to work.

It is an important consideration, as the risk of being hurt and disabled is much higher than actual death. The odds of anyone over 35 experiencing three months of disablement are 50% in the U.S., and figures are comparable for Canada. Disability insurance plans are vital to smart financial planning.

Does the Government Provide Disability Insurance?

People believe that the government or social assistance plans will provide should they be unable to earn income or that their employer plan is sufficient. In some cases, this may be true. However, payments may be limited or lower than the person expected, or certain disabilities aren’t covered adequately. Benefits may also be restricted.

Self-employed workers may not be covered by social program compensation, making disability insurance plans vital to ensuring financial security in the face of an unexpected accident. Disability insurance companies will determine premiums based on the type of employment and the risk factor of the individual.

What are the Disability Insurance Options?

Disability insurance plans offer short term and long term options. Short term disability insurance protects people in the case of accident or injury that prevent them from earning income. This coverage usually lasts up to six months, helping people manage financial obligations temporarily. Some people have employer plans, but these are designed for the average person and not individual cases. They may be limited and insufficient in time of need.

Long-term disability insurance plans kick in when disability is prolonged. This type of insurance can last for years, a blessing if a person is permanently disable or can never return to his or her previous occupation. Riders added to the policy customize the plan to perfection.

Many people choose to have the most protection possible to ensure financial stability no matter what life throws their way, and they have an employer plan, a private short term disability insurance policy and a long term policy as well. Consult an insurance agent to discuss the options available and the ways that you can be protected by disability insurance plans.

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