Monthly Archives: May 2017



It’s important to know the differences between job-specific disability coverage and general disability income insurance. If you specialize in a certain field, you can get a disability plan for your own occupation. Take for instance a veterinarian, who works exclusively with horses; they may want to take out a disability income […]

The Difference Between Own-Occupation and General Disability Income Insurance


Simplified-issue disability income insurance is as it sounds. Meaning, a person doesn’t have to go through stringent underwriting for health and finances. To get the plan, an individual simply answers a few questions. Then, based on the answers to those questions, the insurer either will issue them a policy or they won’t. […]

Simplified-Issue Disability Income Insurance



Types of Individual Disability Income Insurance Health Insurance Type: Accident-Only Plans When looking for disability income insurance, several options are available on the individual side. First, there’s accident-only coverage, meaning this health insurance type will pay for disabilities caused by accidents. It will not, however, cover disabilities caused by illnesses […]

Health Insurance Type(s) – Disability Income Insurance


Disability income insurance, or DI insurance, ensures people maintain an income if they lose their ability to work. There are several vehicles in which to obtain disability income insurance. For instance, disability income is often a component of group insurance. Through an employer, you can get long-term disability income, which can see you through […]

Health Insurance Type(s) – Group Disability Income Insurance


Discount Dental Insurance Plan If you’re looking to purchase a dental plan on the individual market, then you should know about the four main types of dental plans. First, there’s the discount dental plan. With this type of plan, there is a network of providers. Technically, it’s not real insurance. […]

Know What Type of Dental Plan is Right for You



In 2014, when the Affordable Care Act (ACA) went into full effect, individuals had six months to enroll. Then, the following year, people only had three months; however, the government ended up extending the open enrollment deadline. That year, they also assisted people during the tax season who didn’t know or understand why they were […]

CMS Shortens OEP for The 2018 Insurance Plan Year