Although most of us are aware of the need for health insurance coverage when determining our risk-management needs, many of us fail to consider the possibility that we could become disabled. A disability income insurance policy can help replace income lost because of an injury or illness. Few people would have an adequate "war chest" for an extended battle with a loss of income.
Unfortunately, some of us will need disability income protection before we retire. Without the appropriate coverage, a disability could spell financial disaster.
Disability at any age can disrupt income while medical expenses mount. Unless you have a battle plan, the effects of even a short-term disability could be financially debilitating and emotionally devastating.