What is short term disability insurance?

A physician-documented disability often results in a loss of income. Our short term disability insurance pays benefits (i.e., a monthly amount that is a percentage of your gross income) for a period of time while you are disabled. Your agent will help you select the right amount of disability insurance benefits for your needs, as well as the length of time they are payable.

You should choose a level of disability insurance coverage that best meets your needs for:

  • The price you feel you can afford
  • Your income requirements
  • The amount of monthly benefits you'll want
  • The period of time you want benefits to last
  • The number of days before coverage kicks in
  • Optional riders

Aflac short term disability insurance is only available through worksite payroll deduction.

Who should think about short-term disability insurance?

Who should think about short term disability insurance?

Anyone who wants to protect their standard of living needs to consider the benefits of short term disability insurance. Disabilities ranging from routine pregnancies to serious accidents or illnesses don't have to result in financial hardship.

 

Why do I need short term disability insurance?

Can you ever be sure that you won't experience even a short term disability? In the case of illness or injury, or even a planned pregnancy, a short term disability insurance policy helps you maintain your standard of living and helps pay your bills.

Did you know?

Did you know?

According to statistics:

About 62 million Americans have some disability that affects daily activity.*

Disabilities don't affect just the aging population – approximately two-thirds of those with disabilities are younger than 65.*

Approximately three in 10 workers entering the work force today will become disabled before retiring.**

*Disability and Health in the United States, 2001-2005, National Center for Health Statistics, 2008.
**Fact Sheet 2007, Social Security Administration

 
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Why Aflac?

Aflac helps pay what Major Medical Insurance doesn't.

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