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THE BASICS
What is disability insurance?
A disability - whether it's sudden or because of a degenerative condition - can rob
you of your ability to earn a living. Disability insurance is a type of coverage that
gives you protection against the chance of losing income if you become disabled
and you are not able to pay your expenses.
Why should you purchase disability insurance?
Most people recognize the need for life insurance, but many do not understand
the need for disability insurance. The fact is, when you are disabled because of
an illness or injury, your income stops - but your bills don't.
Did you know that:
• 1 in 3 people, on average, will be disabled for 90 days or more at least once
before they reach age 65?
• A disability can last for months or even years?
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A person spends months recuperating from a car accident.
A carpenter breaks an arm while skiing and can't work for eight weeks.
An overworked doctor must "take it easy" after a heart attack.
Chemotherapy saps the energy of a busy store manager.
A stroke affects a computer programmer's ability to reason with numbers.
An individual has been diagnosed with major depressive disorder following a
traumatic event.
