There are very few of us who will stay in the same job for the entirety of our careers. This is a very different world of business than what once was; it used to be that people committed their working lives to one company where they started and from which they retired. Today, with many more options on the table and even the availability of working from home in this technologically sophisticated world of commerce, people will often work with many different companies throughout their career as they explore many different experiences.

Luckily we are able to go from company to company, position to position, without sacrificing those financial elements that we have put in place. For instance, if we began a 401k retirement savings plan with one company we have the ability to roll over this savings plan to the next company with which we work. In fact, we should be sure that none of what we have taken such pains to put in place is sacrificed in any way when we move to another company.

Long term disability insurance, for instance, should be something that is always in place regardless of the career in which we are working or the company for which we are working. Disability insurance protects us and our family if we are unable to continue to earn a living because of an illness or an injury. This is protection that should never – under any circumstances – be sacrificed regardless of the moves that you make in your life.

While different companies may offer different internal short and long term disability insurance policies from which to choose, there is often also the need to maintain private disability income insurance in order to fully protect a family. So when switching jobs be sure to keep an eye on your disability insurance!

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We have all had ingrained in us the importance of planning for our future. Even as young people just starting out in the work world we have it drilled into our head how crucial it is to start retirement savings right away; and most of us do just that in an effort to be financially responsible and plan well for what lies ahead. But, unfortunately, far too few of us give insurance policies the same consideration, even though they are just as important; specifically long term disability.

For most of us, it is a far more natural undertaking to go about getting life insurance. This is an insurance policy that we always knew we needed, and most of us go right to work making that happen when we get married or have children. But disability insurance receives far less attention in terms of the importance of insurance; even though it is just as crucial for protecting an individual and a family.

Individual: Consider for a moment that you are hurt or injured and unable to return to work. Perhaps you have savings and investments you can call upon; but most of us don’t. And even if we do, how long will they last? This puts a grown adult in the position of possibly having to move back in with family. Long term disability insurance can protect your income and preserve your lifestyle in the face of unusual circumstances.

Couple: When two people are sharing the responsibility of contributing to a household income, their world can be shattered when one is unable to continue earning. This puts the financial pressure on the partner to make up for lost income, while perhaps simultaneously caring for their sick or injured loved one. With long term disability insurance, however, financial restraints are removed.

Family: This is the most crucial scenario of all as an entire family may be counting on the income of the person who is suddenly unable to earn. With long term disability insurance in place we are able to provide for our families no matter what our present circumstances.

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Accidents happen every day; and while we certainly cannot live our lives wondering what is around every corner, we can most certainly plan to the best of our ability for any possible circumstances. After all, if we do not put provisions in place that will protect us and our family in the event of an accident or illness, most of us would quickly lose everything we have worked so hard for over the years including our savings, our investments, and even our home.

Consider the possibility of being involved in an accident as so many are on a yearly basis. What would your family do if you were suddenly not only unable to return to work but needed ongoing medical care and rehabilitation? Thousands of families find themselves in exactly this situation; and having not prepared themselves with disability insurance, they are left to empty many of the financial accounts that were created to take care of them in the future.

Accidents can have devastating physical and emotional repercussions; but they can also have equally devastating financial effects. Those who have saved their whole lives in order to have a peaceful and stress free retirement are suddenly called upon to scrape together cash when there is simply nothing left. Disability insurance policies are put in place to stop this possibility from occurring and give families the peace of mind that they are protected no matter what the circumstances.

A disability income insurance policy is meant to replace income when a person is declared disabled and unable to return to work. Whereas others who are unprotected will have to find alternative means of income support, those with  long term disability insurance plans in place are able to concentrate on their recovery and not have to worry about financial matters. It is peace of mind that is certainly worth the price of premiums.

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With the summer sneaking behind us and the fall season ready to kick into high gear, college students nationwide are heading off to school, perhaps some for the first time, in pursuit of their degrees. This is a large adjustment on two very separate fronts. For one, college-aged students are away from home and often exploring their independence for the first time. For parents and other family members left behind, this represents a new stage in their life as well, as they adjust to having a child who lives outside the home.

Having a college-aged son or daughter can change the scope of your finances as well. If you are paying for their college education there is, of course, the tuition to consider, along with all the expenses associated with room and board and generally living away from home. Having these new financial responsibilities may be something to consider in terms of a life insurance or disability insurance policy. After all, what would happen to your child’s educational goals if you were no longer able to earn a living and the financial dynamics of the household utterly changed?

With a disability insurance plan in place, however, parents can protect their children at any age. This means that if they should become sick or injured and are unable to return to work where they would normally earn a paycheck, their disability insurance policy would begin paying out and would essentially take the place of a paycheck.

For those with younger children, a disability insurance policy will help to protect the family’s lifestyle – including their home – and account for ongoing medical expenses even if the disabled policyholder is unable to return to work. For policyholders with older children in college, a long term disability insurance policy can help protect the educational goals they have put in place.

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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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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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When we leave school and embark upon our first real position in our careers, we find ourselves in an enormously exciting time in our lives. For one thing, all the hard work we put forth in our schooling is now coming back to us in terms of being able to start our careers in a great position with a good company; and for most of us, this marks the first time in our lives when will be earning a steady paycheck.

But this time in our lives is also fraught with decision making – some decisions that we had never before considered. Now that we are out by ourselves in the real world it may be fitting to consider the purchase of life insurance – especially if we are newly married. This of course protects our spouse – or other family members – in the event of our death and gives them the financial resources to settle our debt and meet other financial responsibilities. In addition, now may be the time that we are also considering other types of insurance including auto insurance (something that mom and dad may have footed the bill for up until this point) and renter’s or homeowner’s insurance.

But another, equally important, insurance consideration is that of disability insurance. While dealing with a disability is something that we give little thought to when we are young and healthy, the reality is that disability does affect even the young and able bodied. And if it does, we could easily be in a situation where we are once again financially dependent on our parents and perhaps even unable to live on our own.

We certainly don’t want to focus on such possibilities, but we do need a plan. Long term disability insurance will protect our interests should we face an illness or injury and find ourselves without our paycheck. In such a situation, disability insurance will give us the financial wherewithal to make it on our own.

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In the last post we discussed how vulnerable a family could be if – with only one person bringing in an income and no disability insurance to speak of – the earner of the family becomes ill or injured and is unable to continue to work. Facing medical bills, household expenses, and a complete loss of income, a woman who has been, up until this point, staying home with her children may realize that she needs to return to work. But the issue then becomes finding reputable, affordable care for not only the children but also for the partner who is sick or injured and may need daily assistance; all services that can more than devour a paycheck.

Had this family had long term disability insurance in place, however, they would have not had to worry about finances on top of everything else that they were already facing. This mother could have continued to stay home and care for her children, pay their household expenses, and hire the appropriate care for her spouse.

But this is only one side of the coin. There are many couples that choose to also take out disability insurance policies for the partner that is at home with the children. Just because that they do not work in a conventional office does not mean that their role in the family is any less important; in fact, it is more so in most cases. What would the family do if their stay at home parent was suddenly unable to care for them as they had been doing?

In such a situation, the family may need to hire additional help – everything from child care to housecleaning services. With a comprehensive disability insurance plan in place the family is able to do what it needs to do financially so that they can focus on the more important matters at hand.

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For those of us who have purchased a life insurance policy to protect our families in the event of our death, we surely remember that there were medical considerations associated with the type of policy we were able to procure and the amount we ultimately had to pay in premiums. After all, reasonable insurance companies must adjust their policy rates based on statistics - in other words, the likelihood of our death at a particular age.

But for those who are exploring the possibility of long term disability insurance, they may be surprised to learn that there are medical conditions that must be met as well. While policyholders may not be turned down for a policy, their rates will surely be affected if they are found to be in poor health. The process of getting a long term disability insurance policy requires a medical exam after which the following health conditions are considered:

* Weight and height. Weight to height ratio may be a consideration in determining policy rates, as obesity is a significant factor in a host of health issues.

* Blood pressure. Because high blood pressure can lead to heart attack, stroke, and a variety of other health conditions, it is taken into consideration for those seeking a comprehensive disability insurance plan.

* Cholesterol. High cholesterol is a factor in heart disease and is monitored accordingly. Those with high cholesterol may be subject to higher disability insurance policy rates.

* Family history. If there is a notable family history in terms of disease and illness, this will also be taken into consideration when determining policy rates.

* History of drug or alcohol abuse. Any history of drug and alcohol abuse is taken into consideration when it comes to disability insurance and may ultimately prevent an applicant from receiving a long term disability insurance policy.

* Use of tobacco. Any use of tobacco is largely prohibited for those seeking disability insurance policies through most reputable insurance companies.

*Employment and Hobbies. A hazardous job or the pursuit of what would be considered dangerous hobbies may prevent a person from receiving a disability insurance policy.

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Most people need some kind of coverage, which will replace most of their usual income in case they cannot work due to disability. When people without disability insurance become disabled, income stops or is reduced, and savings are drained. Some exceptions are those with high levels of investment income, students, or individuals whose spouse continues to provide enough income to cover expenses.

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