Disability Income Insurance

AFT leveraged the professional status of more than 800,000 members to negotiate the affordable group rates for the AFT+ Disability Income Insurance Plan.

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How to Calculate Your PREMIUM:
(Cost from your age bracket) x (# of Units) = Monthly Premium
Example: Age 37, 60-day Elimination Period
Amount of coverage desired: $2,000 per month
$1.03 x 20 (units) = $20.60 per month

How to Calculate Your PAYMENT OPTIONS:
Example: Quarterly payments: (monthly premium) x 3 = Quarterly payment
$20.60 x 3 = $61.80
Semi-annual payments: (monthly premium) x 6 = Semi-annual payment $20.60 x 6 = $123.60
Annual payments: (monthly premium) x 12 = Annual payment $20.60 x 12 = $247.20
Call 1-888-423-8700 for more information.

Exclusions and Limitations include: war, whether declared or undeclared, or act of war, insurrection, rebellion or terrorist act; your active participation in a riot; intentionally self-inflicted injury; attempted suicide; or commission of or attempt to commit a felony.

Policy form GPNP08-TRUST

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1. Age is the participant's age as of last birthday.

If you are disabled due to alcohol, drug or substance abuse or addition, we will limit your disability benefits to one period of disability during your lifetime. During your disability, we require you to participate in an alcohol, drug or substance abuse or addition recovery program recommended by a physician. We will end disability benefit payments at the earlier of the date you receive 24 months or disability benefit payments, the date you cease or refuse to participate in the recovery program referred to above, or the date you complete such recovery program.

If you are disabled due to mental or nervous disorders or diseases, neuromuscular, musculoskeletal or soft tissue disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome and related conditions, we will limit your disability payments (subject to specified exceptions) to a lifetime maximum equal to the lesser of 24 months or the Maximum Benefit Period.

Rates are subject to change.

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30-Day Free Policy Review:

Upon approval of your benefit request, you will receive your Certificate of Insurance detailing the terms and conditions of your policy. If you review your policy within 30 days, and prior to submitting a claim, and decide the policy doesn’t meet your expectations, you can mail back the Certificate to cancel your insurance.

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With AFT+'s Disability Income Insurance, you can apply for up to $5,000 in monthly benefits to help replace your income if an injury or illness leaves you unable to work as a teaching professional.

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Overview

An accident can occur within a split-second and could profoundly affect your career.

If you’re unable to work due to an accident or serious illness, who can pay your bills? Plan ahead with Disability Income Insurance.

Monthly Benefits up to $5,000 Available
One of the top concerns for many working AFT members is finding a disability plan that can deliver benefits high enough to adequately cover their income. That's why AFT made sure this Disability Income Insurance featured generous coverage with up to $5,000.00 in monthly benefits.

Benefits Paid If You Can't Work
Another concern is setting up benefits tailored to the level of training and expertise you've achieved. You can rest assured this plan can protect you if you can't work in your occupation¹. (Some plans may only pay if you can't work in any occupation. It's an important distinction to keep in mind.)

¹Own Occupation is limited to elimination period and 24 months. Definition of disabled changes to Any Occupation after 24 months.

Benefits

If you are an AFT member, in good standing, in accordance with its bylaws and constitutions, actively-at-work at least 20 hours a week, you are eligible to apply for a monthly benefit amount up to $5,000 (in $100 increments), provided the benefit you select does not exceed 60% of your gross monthly earnings.

Depending on your needs, you can select from either a 60-day or 90-day waiting period.

Monthly benefits are payable to the earlier of 5 years or your normal retirement age.

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Other Benefits Included:

Pre-existing* conditions are covered after 12 months.

Pregnancy is covered as any other disability.

As with other disability income plans, benefits are not taxable if premiums are paid with after-tax dollars.

*Pre-existing condition means a sickness or accidental injury for which you received medical treatment, consultation, care or services, took prescription medication or had medications prescribed, or had symptoms that would cause a reasonable prudent person to seek diagnosis, care or treatment in the 12 months before your insurance takes effect. We will not pay for a disability that results from a pre-existing condition, if you have been actively at work for less than 12 consecutive months after the date your disability insurance takes effect. See certificate for details.