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Disability Insurance

Protect the paycheck. It's your biggest asset.

See what your employer LTD actually pays after taxes — and how much private coverage you need to keep the lights on if you can't work.

$1,425/mo

private coverage gap

Est. $29/mo premium

Your paycheck & coverage

Your coverage

Employer LTD

$4,500/mo

After taxes

$3,375/mo

Monthly gap

$1,425/mo

Private policy target

$1,425/mo

Est. premium

$29/mo

Years to protect

27 yrs

Freedom Coach™

You have a $1,425/mo gap if you can't work. Fill it with a private policy.

Employer LTD pays ~$4,500/mo (~$3,375 after taxes). You need 27 more years of paycheck protection.

  • Your emergency fund is thin — a disability policy IS long-term emergency insurance.
  • Buy "own occupation" coverage — it pays if you can't do YOUR job (surgeon vs. any job). Vital for high earners.
  • Individual policies cost 1–3% of income and are portable — employer LTD dies when you leave.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I really need disability insurance?

1 in 4 workers experiences a disability lasting 90+ days during their career. Your paycheck is your most valuable asset — insure it like you insure your car.

What's 'own occupation' coverage?

It pays if you can't do YOUR specific job (e.g., surgeon can't operate). Cheaper policies use 'any occupation' — much harder to collect on. Always pay for own-occ.

Is employer LTD enough?

Rarely. Employer LTD typically covers 60% of base salary, is taxable (netting ~45%), and dies when you leave the job. Layer a private policy on top.

How much coverage should I get?

Enough to cover essential monthly expenses (housing, food, insurance, minimums) after any employer benefit and emergency fund runs out.

How much does it cost?

Typically 1–3% of income annually. A $6k/mo benefit for a healthy 35-year-old runs ~$100–$200/mo depending on riders.

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