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Long-term disability insurance protects you in the event that you’re disabled for longer than 90 days. There’s a 25 percent chance that you’ll experience a disability period of 90 days or longer over your entire career. This type of insurance usually costs about one to three percent of your annual salary, however, there are a variety of factors that influence the actual price. If you’d like to get a quote or ask questions to a knowledgeable representative, contact Martin Insurance Team, which serves Evergreen Park, IL.
Factors That Affect Long-term Disability Insurance Cost
Coverage amount refers to how much money you’ll receive each month that you’re not getting a paycheck. As you pay your premiums after taxes, the money you get from your long-term disability policy is tax-free. It’s recommended to have a coverage amount at about 60 percent of your gross (before-tax) salary.
Benefit period refers to the length of time that your benefits will last. The longer this period is, the more your premium will be. On average, long-term disabilities last for three years, so it’s a good idea to use that number as a baseline. If it’s affordable, it’s recommended to choose a benefit period of at least five years.
Waiting period refers to how long you have to wait after becoming disabled before receiving your benefits. The shorter your waiting period is, which is referred to as the elimination period, the higher your premium is. Also, the longer the waiting period is, the less your premium is.
Age, health, your occupation, and location are also factors that influence your premium. The older you are, the more expensive your policy will be, and the younger you are, the cheaper your policy will be. Likewise, the healthier you are, the less your premium will be. If you have a risky career, your policy cost increases, as the chance of injury is greater. Finally, location is a factor, too. Generally, premiums are higher in states where people file more claims, but this isn’t always the case.
If you want to get a long-term disability insurance quote today, call Martin Insurance Team, which serves Evergreen Park, IL.
