Title: 6 facts everyone should know about disability insurance - WorkWell
Headings: 6 facts everyone should know about disability insurance
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6 facts everyone should know about disability insurance
Life Lessons
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Content: Disability statistics tell a story. Did you know that more than one in four 20-year-olds will become disabled before they retire? According to the Council for Disability Awareness, some of the most common reasons for disability include back injuries, cancer, heart disease and other serious illnesses. When a long-term disability occurs, the average absence from work is almost three years. Without a paycheck, most workers would feel a financial pinch right away. 2. Disability benefits can be used for any expenses. Disability insurance is never required — but it’s wise to have. It allows you to receive a portion of your gross income (such as 60%) that you can spend any way you like. For instance, you could use disability benefits to pay a mortgage, rent, everyday expenses or credit card payments.