I guess you'd need money first? Does this person have any income? How would disability insurance benefit a person without a job? If your husband is makeing money, yes! Be safe.
If you are currently unable to work or disabled, you may not be able to qualify for a regular disability insurance policy. There are few insurance companies that can offer substandard disability insurance, or graded benefit disability insurance. You should discuss this with an experienced agent, before you get the surgery.
HumanaOne offers affordable individual health insurance plans that protect you and your family when you need health insurance and coverage most. They provide insurance for unemployed, however you should get a job since it will pay for the insurance.
For disability insurance I would first start with my employer, most offer extra disability insurance for a discounted fee. I don't know a lot about other types but talking to a insurance agent should be a good source for information.
If you can afford to keep disability insurance, I would. As we get older, our bodies become fragile, and you want to be fully covered just in case.
NJ has state mandated short term disability insurance for workers of private companies. Public employees are exempt from the mandate, but can buy coverage should the group choose the option.
This depends on many factors, first of which what type of insurance are you talking about (Life, car, health, disability,rental, homeowners.....)?
You should receive a year end tax form from the insurance company, since it is income. Call them to make certain.
The difference between SSI benefits and disability benefits has to do with the circumstances under which each is given. SSI (Supplemental Security Income) is provided only to those 65 years and over while disability maybe be provided at any age.
You can choose a short-term disability plan with 12 weeks, 24, 52 weeks of benefit. A good disability insurance broker should be able to show different options.
You can own property while on disability. If you are earning any money from these properties, you should notify your insurance carrier. These earnings may be an offset to your disabiliy benefit, but most likely not.
To lower your disability insurance quotes, you can consider increasing the waiting period before benefits kick in, opting for a shorter benefit period, choosing a lower coverage amount, improving your overall health and lifestyle, and comparing quotes from multiple insurance providers to find the best rate.
You should consult with a tax specialist, but generally employer paid disability insurance benefits are taxable.