Lately I have been trying to get a lot of my finances in order. Now that I am recently divorced – and the mother of three young children, ages twelve and under – I have had to look at things from a new perspective. After all, I don’t have another earner bringing home a paycheck anymore (and while I do receive child support, things have still changed considerably). Additionally, I am giving thought to things that I didn’t really consider too much previously. For instance, prior to the divorce I was a stay-at-home mother; my ex-husband, who was obviously bringing home the money on which we lived, had a life insurance policy and a disability insurance policy in order to protect us should something have happened to him. These were not things that I thought that I needed for myself since I was at home and not working.
Now that I am back to working full time, I have recently purchased myself a life insurance policy and even a disability insurance policy. After all, what would happen to me now if I suddenly became sick or injured and was unable to return to work? Certainly I know that my kids would be okay because their father is still very much in their life and is a devoted dad, but I know that I have to depend on myself to take care of ME – something that is very new for me indeed.
In learning how to protect myself and take care of myself I have had to do a lot of learning in a very short period of time. Luckily, when it came to seeking out disability insurance plans that were appropriate for my current life circumstances, I was led through the process by a professional company that answered all my questions and was really helpful through my decision making process. Now I know that with disability insurance and life insurance in place, myself –and my family – are protected.
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When it comes to choosing a disability insurance policy, there are many things to consider not the least of which is the amount of the policy, and how you can balance your financial needs with the cost of the premium. There are many considerations when it comes to disability income insurance policies – all of which will undoubtedly affect the amount of your premium payments. One such consideration is that of renewable options.
When we speak of renewable options with disability insurance policies we are referring to the extent of which the policy can be changed after it is purchased. The different types of renewable options include:
* Non-Cancellable and Guaranteed Renewable: This kind of disability insurance policy essentially says that once you buy the policy, nothing about the details will change unless and until you wish to change them. This means that your premium will stay the same, your coverage time period will stay the same, and the length of your wait for benefit period will stay the same until the agreed upon age written into the policy. This is especially noteworthy as with this type of disability insurance policy benefits do not change if your life circumstances do including your health, your income, or your career.
* Guaranteed Renewable: This type of disability insurance policy gives you a standard amount of time during which the policy will not change (as long as the policyholder makes their premium payments on time). After this period of time, changes can be made to the policy but are not made on an individual basis; rather they are changes made to all like policies at once.
* Conditionally Renewable: This type of disability insurance policy can change year to year depending on your insurance carrier. Your premium may be cheaper but it’s often not worth the possibilities that could surface on a yearly basis.
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Let’s face it; if you’re someone who sits behind a desk every day as a part of your career you are probably less likely to get hurt on the job than say someone who drives a race car. But this doesn’t mean that accidents don’t happen and certainly does not preclude you from becoming ill. Disability insurance is that protective measure that is put into place for policyholders in a variety of life situations. You may think your age, your health, your career, and even your financial standing may lessen your chances for being eligible for disability insurance; but the fact of the matter is that most people are able to get at least some kind of disability insurance and most are in a much better position to do so than they think they are. Most importantly, the effort to get disability insurance is well worth the pay off – the protection put in place to protect yourself and your family if you are hurt or become ill and are unable to continue working in your present job.
It happens all the time – to the young, to the old, to the sick, to the healthy, and to people from all different walks of life, in all different financial situations, and in all different types of careers. An illness strikes and suddenly they are facing surgery, months of recuperation, and perhaps a very altered future; or an accident leaves them injured and unable to live the life they had been living – either for a certain period of time or permanently.
When such things occur the ramifications can impact all different areas of a person’s life – physical emotional, and even financial; especially when you consider how a family’s lifestyle would be affected if the breadwinner of the home was suddenly unable to earn. Disability insurance is put into place to protect a family in this situation and different types of disability insurance policies may help even those who think they won’t qualify get the protection that they need.
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Those of us with children of our own naturally consider ourselves to be caretakers; everything that we do must take into account the care and wellbeing of these children. And so we do the best we can on a day to day basis to give them what they need and to protect them from harm of any kind, as well as ensuring that there are protective measures in place for them should something happen to us. To that end, we purchase life insurance and disability insurance policies to financially take the place of the money we may no longer be able to earn.
But there is a whole new generation of people in this country that are also now caring for their parents. This “sandwich” generation may be caring for children and parents at the same time – with much on their plate in terms of financial accountability. For those giving care to older relatives, disability insurance policies are just as important as they are for those responsible for children.
If you are hurt in an accident or suffer an illness and are found to be disabled and unable to return to work this elimination of a paycheck can result in extreme financial hardship for any one person. But when you consider that this person is also responsible for the care and wellbeing of others in the household the seriousness of the situation becomes even clearer.
With a comprehensive disability insurance policy in place, however, policyholders are able to live with peace of mind that their lifestyle is protected – as well as the lifestyle of those whom they care for – even if their paycheck becomes compromised by a disability. Long term disability insurance will take the place of a paycheck and prevent caretakers and their charges from losing those things most important to them.
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Having health problems is a terrible thing for anyone to have to contend with; there is the ongoing medical care, the time taken from work, and the overall emotional and physical toll it takes on the person that is ill, as well as their family. Many people just assume that they cannot get particular insurance policies – health insurance, life insurance, and disability insurance – if they have a preexisting medical condition. But this is not always the case.
Disability insurance is meant to protect those policyholders financially if an illness or injury classifies them as disabled and unable to work. There are almost as many disability insurance policies as there are reasons why one would be classified as disabled. So it’s important to examine all of the policies available to us in order to make the best – most informed – decision possible.
Sure, for some disability insurance policies there are medical examinations that are required – most definitely at the onset of the policy and in some cases throughout the life of the policy. While in some cases your preexisting health conditions may preempt you from getting the comprehensive disability insurance policy that you desire, you may be able to qualify for a different class of policy. And while your rates may be slightly elevated than they would be if you were in excellent overall health, this increased premium may possibly be well worth the money spent. After all, when it comes to protecting the financial interests of yourself and your family, peace of mind may come at the higher cost of a policy.
If you have questions regarding your eligibility for disability insurance and would like to explore the different policies available to you, work with a professional and highly reputable disability insurance company to all the information you need as well as guidance in getting the best rates.
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There are many times throughout our life when we will have to carefully weigh benefits with cost. Certainly – in all areas of life – we desire to have as much as we can at the least possible price. But getting to this “sweet spot” often requires finding a balance between what you need and what you can afford; and some sacrifices may often have to be made.
Sacrifices should not apply to insurance policies however, as these policies are meant to financially protect ourselves and our family in the event of a crisis. But budget still has to be considered. We make this choice every day; consider the health insurance policy choices we had when we started with a particular company. Perhaps we decided to forgo dental insurance or comprehensive vision in order to have a more comprehensive health insurance policy at a price we could afford. The same achievement of balance applies to disability insurance.
Many people may be tempted to just go with short term disability insurance in order to save on premiums. Of course, any disability insurance – short term or otherwise – is better than no disability insurance, but you must consider what you will get for your money and how it will impact your family if you become sick or are injured. When you are classified as disabled you are determined to be in a physical (or mental) condition that precludes you from continuing to work in your current position. This may be for a month or it may be for the lifetime of your viable employment years. If you should become disabled at a young age and find that you are hindered from returning to your job – or any comparable job – what would you do in terms of pay? Long term disability – even for the higher premium it may cost as opposed to short term disability insurance – can provide comprehensive protection.
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As an adult living in the twenty-first century, there is an enormous amount of pressure and responsibility in daily life. Pressures include keeping up with mortgage or rental payments, utilities, groceries, car payments, car insurances, health insurances, and miscellaneous expenses for the entire -family; not to mention carry-over debt from credit cards or student loans. No one is able to foresee the future. How would the bills be paid if you had an accident or became ill and were unable to work? In order to guarantee that you can maintain your household and continue to provide for your family, exploring various disability insurance options are a necessity.
When an individual is covered by disability insurance, they will receive an income when they are unable to work due to an accident or an illness. There are several options to be aware of when exploring disability insurance such as short-term and long-term policies. Short-term disability insurance provides payment for a maximum of two years, while long term disability insurance provides payment for a few years or for the entire length of your lifespan.
Disability insurance policies can be non-cancelable or guaranteed renewable. A non-cancelable policy dictates that the policy will not be canceled by the insurance company. The only time that the policy can be cancelled is due to non-payment. Policy holders may renew each year without fear of higher premiums or a change in benefit coverage.
Guaranteed renewable policies assure policy holders that their policy will not be cancelled and can be renewed on a yearly basis with the same benefits. The difference in this option is the fact that the company has the right to raise premiums. The amount of coverage, as well as the covered benefits of each policy, will vary depending on the specifics of each policy.
When all of the variables are considered, policies explored, and the right choices are made to secure a disability insurance policy that meets the specific needs of each individual, people can feel at ease that they have fully armed themselves with protection for their family. Disability insurance not only provides for the payment of bills during an extended work absence, it provides an overall security and reassurance for the entire family.
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As we age we can certainly expect to weather a few physical storms. After all, we know without a doubt that our bodies will change as we get older and that we will undoubtedly have to contend with some things that we may not have had to contend with in our younger years. But just because the odds are stacked in our favor when we’re young doesn’t mean that we are not vulnerable to a host of conditions regardless of our age. And, as a result, we should plan accordingly.
Planning in this respect means paying careful mind to such insurance plans that will protect our family in the event of any manner of circumstances. Just as we make sure to get life insurance that will protect our interests and the financial interests of our family, so should we be sure to have a solid disability insurance plan in place.
Disability insurance is our protection policy in the event that an illness or injury stops our ability to earn our paycheck. Many younger people may scoff at the idea of disability insurance or consider it a “luxury” they cannot afford. But the most important thing to know in terms of disability insurance is that is an insurance that protects against events that are universally experienced regardless of age and current physical condition. While a health 30-year old may not be as likely to suffer an illness as an older person with compromised health, it is still not beyond the scope of reasoning that it could, indeed, happen. And what would a 30-year old person do without a paycheck and 35 years from retirement? Additionally, injury is without age limits; as injury can happen to anyone at any time. A disability insurance plan accounts for these possibilities and offers protection for policyholders of all ages.
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If you have recently suffered an illness of any kind – enough of an illness that you were forced to take some time off from work – you have undoubtedly quickly discovered how difficult it can be to manage without one of the paychecks that you are accustomed to bringing home. Sure, most of us have the ability to call upon paid sick time and vacation time in order to help us through shorter illnesses that require us to take some time off of work, but when it comes to longer illnesses we often don’t have that luxury.
If you have just come out of an illness and have returned to work, you may take this opportunity to protect yourself and your family from any future absences from work. Oftentimes the reality of a situation cannot be effectively communicated until you are able to actually live the experience yourself. Just having a terrible flu – or a minor surgery - and missing several weeks of work may be enough to show you just how vulnerable you are should you be denied several paychecks – or even just one paycheck. This is because the reality is that most of us live check to check in this society and the present state of the economy is no help. Without disability income insurance to protect our financial interests, any illness or injury that keeps us out of work for a period of time could be enough to sink us.
Use this opportunity following a minor illness to protect yourself and your family from any future financial vulnerability with the purchase of a disability insurance policy. Disability insurance will fill in the financial gap should we find that we are unable to earn our present paycheck due to an illness or injury that has rendered us disabled. Like any other insurance of its kind we hope never to have to use disability insurance, but if we need it, it will be there to protect us.
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There are so many things that we have to consider as adults who are in charge of ourselves and sometimes a family, especially if we have children. Who knew there would be so much to think about and so much that we would have to prepare for in terms of the unexpected but still possible. Sure, going through the process of finding a life insurance policy is uncomfortable but we know that it is something that we have to do if we are going to do the right thing by our families. Disability insurance falls under this same umbrella. Is it uncomfortable to consider – as well as discuss and essentially plan for – a possible illness or injury that would render us unable to return to work? Of course! But it is what must be done if we are to ensure that our family is protected in this unlikely of circumstances.
If you are considering long term disability insurance you have taken at least the first step in making a solid choice for yourself and your family. The reality cannot be avoided; and that reality is that most of us are working diligently on a monthly basis to make our paychecks stretch as far as they can go. Without that paycheck, most of us would not be able to last even a month in our homes. Even if we could last a month, with a long term disability that stops us from returning to work we would have many months to consider after that.
The cost of a long term disability insurance policy may be what holds many people back from taking the plunge and getting the policy. But really we can’t afford not to have such a policy; especially when you consider what would happen to your home, your savings accounts, your investments, your retirement plans, your children’s education, and the future of your family without a long term disability insurance policy.
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