Simply put, the definition of total disability describes the circumstances in which an insured may be entitled to receive benefits for total disability under a disability insurance policy. As a consumer, your focus should be in understanding the concept behind each definition and NOT just their titles. Many insurance companies market their policies as something that they are not. Understanding the differences and advantages of each will assist you in making the most appropriate decision.
Defines total disability as the inability, solely due to injury or illness, to perform the material and substantial duties of your occupation, even if you are employed in another occupation. * The primary focus is that one is unable to work in a different occupation while on claim, otherwise benefits may be reduced or terminated entirely.
Defines total disability as the inability, solely due to injury or sickness, to perform the material and substantial duties of your occupation and you are not working. * The primary focus is that one is unable to work in a different occupation while on claim, otherwise benefits may be reduced or terminated entirely.
Defines total disability as the inability, solely due to injury or sickness, to perform the material and substantial duties of any occupation for which you are reasonably fitted. * The primary focus is that one will only receive benefits when unable to work in ANY occupation. This is the most restrictive definition of disability used today and clearly the least favorable.
If you have limited your occupation to the performance of the material and substantial duties of a single medical or dental specialty, we will deem that specialty to be your occupation.
