Disability coverage provides income replacement for
employees who are unable to work due to an illness or injury which has
rendered them disabled either temporarily or permanently. Employers
looking to offer disability protection have a multitude options with
regards to waiting periods (time period before income replacement begins)
, percent of income levels (50%, 66%, 75% of salary) and how long benefits
last. Generally, a program can be developed to meet every employers needs.
Two (2) Disability coverage options are available:
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term disability
ECA can provide Disability benefits through numerous
avenues such as conventional
insurance, partially self-funded programs, public
entity pools or captive insurance arrangements.