DISABILITY INSURANCE

DISABILITY INSURANCE

Accidents and sicknesses happen everyday, when we least expect it. Consider the following if such an accident were to happen to you and you were unable to go to work tomorrow: Would you be able to pay off your mortgage? How long would you be able to survive financially – days, weeks, months, years? Where would the money come from – personal savings, RRSP, loans? How would your lifestyle change and that of your family`s?

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WHAT IS DISABILITY INSURANCE?

It’s is a plan that assists you with monthly income when you are unable to work due to an injury or sickness.

There are two types of disability plans, short-term & long-term plans.

Disability insurance eases your financial burden incase of illness or accident. So you can concentrate on recovery, rather than worrying about your next pay cheque.

BENEFITS AND FEATURES

  • 24-hour coverage for injury or illness

  • Loss of Income Benefit, in which you receive a portion of your regular income on a monthly basis

  • Loss of Income Benefits can be paid from date of injury to a maximum of 70 years of age for most occupations

  • Partial Disability Benefit (50% benefits for up to 180 days)

  • Return to Work Assistance Benefit (provides rehabilitation and financial assistance to help you return to work)

  • Premium is waived during total disability period (30 days after benefits become payable)

  • Accident Medical Reimbursement Benefit (up to $10,000 coverage for medical expenses not covered by provincial plans)

WHY DO I NEED IT?

  • Injury is common

  • 40% of Canadians get injured and take leave for up-to 90 days, at least once in their careers

  • Provides Replacement Income

  • Can provide 70-85% of your regular monthly income

  • Benefits can be claimed up to age 70, depending on your needs

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN
DISABILITY & CRITICAL INSURANCE

DISABILITY INSURANCE CRITICAL ILLNESS
Provides monthly income Provides a lump sum tax-free payment
Benefit is proportional to your income Claim as per your plan coverage
Can be claimed from Day 1 Payment provided usually after 30 days
Provides benefit from injury, with optional sickness rider Benefit covers up-to 25 critical illnesses on the basis of diagnosis
Must be employed & have working income

WHAT PLAN IS GOOD FOR YOU?

I am a dentist owning a practice

Purpose: Replace lost income in case of
sickness or accident

Suggestion: Long term disability with
own occupation rider

I own a store

Purpose: Get monthly income coverage
based on gross or net income.

Suggestion: Short or long term disability
with business overhead expense rider

I am a doctor

Purpose: Replace lost income in case of
sickness or accident

Suggestion: Long term disability with
own occupation rider

I am an engineer

Purpose: Replace lost income in case of
sickness or accident

Suggestion: Short or long term disability plan

I am a truck driver

Purpose: Get monthly income coverage
based on gross income

Suggestion: Short or long term disability
with multi-trip plan and AD&D rider

COMMON QUESTIONS

Have questions about which insurance is best for you

WSIB provides disability benefits ONLY if you get injured WHILE AT WORK

  • Group disability is a good beginning but provides limited coverage
  • Employers provide fixed coverage. It is not personal to your budget and needs.
  • You are no longer covered if you change employers
  • It covers you only if injury is incurred ON THE JOB, whereas personal disability provides 24-hour protection
  • Employers choose your insurance provider for you, whereas personal disability allows you to shop around as per your needs

Your monthly benefit is determined by how much income you make, based on gross or net, as well as your Qualifying Insurable Monthly Earnings at the time of disability.
  1. If you are an employee, you can cover 75% of your employment income
  2. If you are self-employed, you can receive: 75% of 50% of Prior Average Gross Business Revenue, or 75% of Prior Average Net Earned Income
  3. If you work under contract, you receive 75% of Prior Average Gross Business Revenue

  1. How long could your business survive, were you to become temporarily disabled? This coverage reimburses a business for overhead expenses in such an event.
  2. You receive up to 12 times the monthly benefit

  1. A lump sum payment of $50,000, $100,000, $200,000, or $300,000 in the case of accidental death or dismemberment
  2. Out-of-Province Emergency Medical Coverage (especially for frequent travelers)
  3. You receive coverage up to $10,000,000 for unexpected emergency medical expenses, should you become ill or injured while traveling out of your province
  4. Services covered include hospital accommodation, physician fees, diagnostic services, paramedical services, ambulance services, emergency air transportation, and more; 24-hour International Assistance Service available
  5. You are covered for unlimited trips within your coverage period (maximum 30 days per trip)
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