Disability

Disability benefits are there for you if you need them.

Long-Term Disability

Long-term disability (LTD) coverage pays a monthly benefit if you are totally disabled and unable to work for more than 17 weeks. You have five options to purchase long-term disability coverage, as listed below.

Option 1

Length of Coverage: 2 years, or until age 65, whichever comes first

Approximate Net Income Replacement: 75%

Monthly Benefit* (Approximate % of Monthly Pay): 60% of first $2,000, 55% of next $2,250, 45% of balance

Indexing: None

Tax Status: Non-taxable, paid by payroll deduction

*Maximum benefit is $15,000 per month

Option 2

Length of Coverage: 5 years, or until age 65, whichever comes first

Approximate Net Income Replacement: 75%

Monthly Benefit* (Approximate % of Monthly Pay): 60% of first $2,000, 55% of next $2,250, 45% of balance

Indexing: None

Tax Status: Non-taxable, paid by payroll deduction

*Maximum benefit is $15,000 per month

Option 3

Length of Coverage: 10 years, or until age 65, whichever comes first

Approximate Net Income Replacement: 75%

Monthly Benefit* (Approximate % of Monthly Pay): 60% of first $2,000, 55% of next $2,250, 45% of balance

Indexing: None

Tax Status: Non-taxable, paid by payroll deduction

*Maximum benefit is $15,000 per month

Option 4

Length of Coverage: Until age 65

Approximate Net Income Replacement: 75%

Monthly Benefit* (Approximate % of Monthly Pay): 60% of first $2,000, 55% of next $2,250, 45% of balance

Indexing: None

Tax Status: Non-taxable, paid by payroll deduction

*Maximum benefit is $15,000 per month

Option 5

Length of Coverage: Until age 65

Approximate Net Income Replacement: 85%

Monthly Benefit* (Approximate % of Monthly Pay): 65% of first $2,600, 60% of next $3,000, 45% of balance

Indexing: CPI** to 3% max

Tax Status: Non-taxable, paid by payroll deduction

*Maximum benefit is $15,000 per month

**CPI=Consumer Price Index

Things to Think About

  • To determine the amount of income would you need if you became disabled and unable to work you should consider:

    • Your monthly expenses
    • Other income sources you may have (such as income from your spouse)
    • Number and age of any dependents
  • Your actual net income will depend on your earnings and your tax rates.
  • You may be asked to provide evidence of good health for certain levels of long-term disability coverage.

View Detailed Benefit Guide for more information.

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