Long-term disability coverage picks up where Federal short-term disability insurance leaves off. Once the short-term benefits expire, long-term disability insurance pays a percentage of your salary, usually 50 to 60 percent, depending on the policy. The benefits last until you can go back to work or for the number of years stated in the policy.
An important point to remember is since you will pay your own premiums with after-tax dollars, your disability benefits will be tax-free. If your employer pays for the policy, most likely with pre-tax dollars, you’ll have to pay income taxes on the benefits.
If you become disabled and begin receiving benefits, you will no longer have to pay premiums. Most policies contain a “waiver of premium” provision that states you can stop paying premiums if you are disabled for 90 days or longer.
Did You Know?
Long-Term Disability fulfills a special need not addressed by Short-Term Disability policies.
About 110 million Americans do not have long term disability insurance.
Alternate life programs, in many cases, can be less expensive for a 42 year old or older employee.
Popular Questions
The Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) is a program which provides long term care insurance. This coverage can help to help pay for costs of care when those enrolled need help with activities they perform every day. Also covered is severe cognitive impairment, such as Alzheimer’s disease.
Yes, a federal employee with at least 18 months of service can file for a disability retirement.
No, the government does not provide a short-time policy for its employees.