Things You'll Need:
- Driver's license
- Birth certificate
- Social Security card
- Proof of employment
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Step 1
Compare the following when researching short-term disability insurance policies online:
-Monthly premiums
-Amount of coverage offered
-Types of injuries/illnesses covered
-Types of injuries/illnesses not covered
-Workplace injury/illness compensation
-At-home injury/illness compensation
-Time when coverage starts/ends
-Number of claims filed each year
-Procedures for filing a claim -
Step 2
Contact a customer service agent if you have specific questions about short-term disability insurance. Ask for additional information pertaining to the policy to be sent to you.
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Step 3
Print out all policies, contracts, and other information provided on the insurer's website. Carefully read this information before purchasing disability insurance.
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Step 4
Turn in all paperwork requested. You may have to email, fax or mail documentation such as:
-Signed policy forms
-Copy of social security card/birth certificate/driver's license
-Letter from employer that proves you are employed. (If self-employed, you may
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Step 5
Print insurance cards and other documents to prove you have disability coverage. Maintain accurate records to ensure your policy remains up-to-date.
