Long-Term Disability
When faced with long-term injuries or illnesses, the absence from work can lead to severe financial difficulties. Long-Term Disability benefits provide a safety net, ensuring that our Members can continue to support themselves and their families when they find themselves injured or sick and unable to work for long periods of time.
Plan Details
Guaranteed Approved Coverage: No medical questions or tests for actively working Members.
Stackable with other eligible benefits, up to 70% of pre-disability earnings.
Benefits paid are tax-free.
24/7 coverage for on and off the job disabilities caused by injuries, illnesses or surgeries.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Conditions are covered illnesses.
Pays after 180 day waiting period (Short-Term Disability covers first 26 weeks).
Pre-existing conditions are covered after 12 months of continuous coverage.
Benefit election cannot exceed 60% of monthly income.
Long-Term Disability Option 1
Pays a flat benefit up to $2,500 per month for up to 2 years.
COVERAGES | MONTHLY COSTS BY AGE BRACKET | ||||||||||||||||||
MAX MONTHLY BENEFIT* | <30 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60+ | ||||||||||||||
$2,500 | $5.13 | $7.78 | $10.45 | $20.13 | $23.88 |
*Can elect benefit in $100 increments. For additional benefit amounts not shown, please click here for the Cost Calculator or call (224) 487-5030.
Long-Term Disability Option 2
Pays a flat benefit up to $10,000 per month for up to 5 years.
COVERAGES | MONTHLY COSTS BY AGE BRACKET | ||||||||||||||||||
MAX MONTHLY BENEFIT* | <30 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60+ | ||||||||||||||
$3,000 | $6.50 | $14.00 | $32.00 | $58.25 | $58.25 | ||||||||||||||
$4,000 | $8.00 | $18.00 | $42.00 | $77.00 | $77.00 | ||||||||||||||
$5,000 | $9.50 | $22.00 | $52.00 | $95.75 | $95.75 | ||||||||||||||
$6,000 | $11.00 | $26.00 | $62.00 | $114.50 | $114.50 | ||||||||||||||
$8,000 | $14.00 | $34.00 | $82.00 | $152.00 | $152.00 | ||||||||||||||
$10,000 | $17.00 | $42.00 | $102.00 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
*Can elect benefit in $100 increments. For additional benefit amounts not shown, please click here for the Cost Calculator or call (224) 487-5030.
Important information about this plan
IMPORTANT: The monthly cost for coverage is based on your age at the start of the coverage and will increase on the policy anniversary date after you move into a new age bracket.
Participation in this program is voluntary, and the decision to enroll rests solely with the Members. Members are responsible for bearing all associated costs. A $2 technology fee is included in all listed monthly costs for the following coverages: Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability. A $1 technology fee is included in all listed monthly costs for the following coverages: Member Life and Spouse Life.
IMPORTANT: If you depart from the IUEC, opt out of paying dues, or retire, you must notify the IUEC VIP Customer Service Center at (224) 487-5030. Not doing so within 90 days could delay or negate your eligibility for a refund.
We encourage Members to thoroughly review the complete policy booklet. Email info@unionone.com to request a copy.
This program is administered by Union One Benefits Administration.
This voluntary benefit plan is classified as a Safe Harbor plan and, as such, is not subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). The IUEC does not contribute to the premiums for this plan on behalf of its Members, does not endorse the plan, and does not require Members to enroll in the plan. Furthermore, the Union receives no financial or other consideration in connection with the administration or promotion of this program.
For STD & LTD: These policies provide disability income insurance only and do NOT provide basic hospital, basic medical, or major medical insurance as defined by the New York State Department of Financial Services.
For Life: You have 31 days to notify Union One of your retirement if you wish to port or convert your Life Insurance.
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