Title: Disability Insurance: Why You Need It - NerdWallet
Headings: Disability Insurance: Why You Need It and How to Get It
Disability Insurance: Why You Need It and How to Get It
How much does life insurance cost?
Policy length
Coverage amount
Best health
Good health
Average health
Why you need disability insurance
Types of disability insurance
Short term vs. long-term
How to get disability insurance
Buying your own disability policy
4 questions to ask yourself
1. How much of your income would you need to replace to maintain your lifestyle if you became disabled and couldn't work?
2. How long could you wait before the disability benefits kicked in?
3. How long would you want the benefits to last?
4. How broadly would you define "disability"?
Features of employer-sponsored and individual disability insurance
Other ways to find disability insurance
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