Disability Insurance

Protect your most valuable asset - your ability to earn income. Disability insurance replaces lost wages when illness or injury prevents you from working.

Your Income is Your Greatest Asset

Most people insure their homes, cars, and belongings, but fail to protect their most valuable asset - their ability to earn income. Disability insurance provides crucial financial protection when illness or injury prevents you from working.

Statistics show that one in four workers will become disabled before retirement age. In California's expensive economy, losing your income due to disability can quickly lead to financial hardship. Disability insurance ensures you can continue to pay your bills, support your family, and maintain your lifestyle even when you can't work.

California offers some of the most comprehensive disability insurance options in the country, including state disability insurance (SDI) and private supplemental coverage. Our agents help you understand your existing coverage and identify gaps that need to be filled with additional protection.

Types of Disabilities Covered

Disability insurance covers both physical and mental health conditions that prevent you from working, including injuries, illnesses, pregnancy complications, mental health conditions, and chronic diseases. Coverage extends beyond workplace injuries to include conditions that occur outside of work.

Calculate Your Disability Coverage Need

Types of Disability Insurance

Choose the right coverage for your situation

Short-Term Disability

Provides income replacement for temporary disabilities lasting weeks to months. Typically covers 60-70% of your income for up to 2 years.

  • Quick benefit start (1-14 days)
  • Coverage for 3 months to 2 years
  • Lower premiums
  • Covers pregnancy and childbirth
Long-Term Disability

Provides income replacement for extended disabilities lasting years or until retirement. Essential protection for serious injuries or chronic conditions.

  • Coverage until age 65 or retirement
  • Higher benefit amounts
  • Cost of living adjustments
  • Residual benefits available

Important Policy Features

Understanding the key components of disability insurance

Benefit Amount

Typically 60-80% of your pre-disability income, with maximum monthly limits based on your occupation and income level

Elimination Period

The waiting period before benefits begin, ranging from 30 days to 2 years. Longer periods mean lower premiums

Benefit Period

How long benefits are paid, from 2 years to age 65. Longer periods provide more comprehensive protection

Own Occupation

Pays benefits if you can't perform your specific job, even if you could work in another occupation

Cost of Living Adjustment

Increases benefits annually to keep pace with inflation during long-term disabilities

Residual Benefits

Partial benefits if you can work part-time or at reduced capacity due to your disability

California State Disability Insurance (SDI)

Understanding your existing coverage and its limitations

What California SDI Provides

✓ What's Covered
  • • Short-term disabilities only
  • • Up to 52 weeks of benefits
  • • 60-70% of wages (capped)
  • • Pregnancy and childbirth
  • • Mental health conditions
✗ What's NOT Covered
  • • Long-term disabilities
  • • High-income earners (income cap)
  • • Self-employed individuals
  • • Workplace injuries (covered by workers' comp)
  • • Partial disabilities
Important Gap:

California SDI only covers short-term disabilities. For long-term protection and higher benefit amounts, supplemental private disability insurance is essential.

Who Needs Disability Insurance?

Almost everyone who depends on their income

High-Income Professionals

Doctors, lawyers, executives, and other professionals with specialized skills and high incomes that exceed SDI caps

Self-Employed

Business owners and freelancers who don't qualify for California SDI and have no employer-provided coverage

Primary Breadwinners

Anyone whose family depends on their income for mortgage payments, living expenses, and financial goals

Protect Your Income Today

Don't risk your family's financial security. Get disability insurance and ensure your income is protected against illness and injury.