Disability Insurance

Accidents or illnesses could occur at any time. Disability insurance is a protection against unexpected illness or an accident that leaves one unable to work and earn an income. A disability can be either short- or long-term, including an injury or a serious illness or a mental health issue.  This insurance plan provides financial security by replacing a portion of the income, during the period one cannot work. Disability insurance is designed to protect the individual (policyholder) or the group insurance plans (the whole family), as well as government plans such as workers’ compensation and benefits provided under the Canada Pension Plan. The disability insurance plan can even vary between insurance companies, through a life and health insurance agent. Generally, disability insurance can be specified accordingly on the temporary and permanent nature of the disability. While on disability insurance,  the income will usually not be higher than 60% to 85% of the regular pay.

If the employer pays all or part of the disability premium, the disability benefits will be tax-free. Group Plans are always less expensive than individual plans, but the coverage is almost always for sickness and injury with the locked-in premiums to age 65. If the company pays, the benefits are taxable. A disability on pre-existing medical grounds will not activate, and plans have a start date of 30 to 120 days after a disability starts. The major difference between different policies in their terms and conditions and coverage rates. The private plans offer an “own occupation” definition of disability. Some disability coverage policy requires a health exam regardless of how you became disabled and others require no medical exam with no waiting period. However, the policies will commonly pay out for accident-related reasons alone, premiums are typically lower than a regular income protection plan. The right coverage can support the policyholder while they get back on their feet and invested in disability insurance.

• Short-term disability insurance: If the employer has a short-term disability plan, coverage typically provides benefits for up to 6 months or 120 days. Short-term disability plan when the employment Insurance might not be available and the employer falls sick or injured. This disability policy provides protection for a brief period available as part of group insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance: Most long-term disability insurance plans will replace 60% to 70% of the normal income. Each disability plan is different, some provide benefits for up to 2 years and one may continue to receive benefits only if unable to work at any job. Long-term disability plans offer several criterion designs,  either as a standalone solution or a group plan.

One should think carefully about every fact given by insurance companies.  Usually, after the first 2 to 5 years, the disability policy will often change to any occupation definition. But many experts would advise you different-different plans, but Retirement Shield Insurance Plan understands the challenges faced by employers and their investment advisor in successfully maintaining an employer-sponsored retirement plan. Their mission is to do whatever it takes to achieve success, knowing that they have a common goal: positive participant outcomes. In an industry with an ever-changing regulatory landscape and countless service providers, they help cut through the clutter by working with employers, financial advisors, and investment platform providers to develop and support exceptional employee retirement savings programs. Their goals have been established and customize appropriate strategies to suit the client’s vision and objectives.