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Income protection pays a monthly wage if you need to take time off work due to a sudden accident or illness. Most insurers will pay up to 70% of your pre-tax income. They'll also set a maximum benefit, usually around $10,000 monthly.
The payouts from income protection can help you meet regular expenses, such as your mortgage or rent and groceries. It can also maintain your family's lifestyle while you focus on your recovery.
With income protection, you get an ongoing cash benefit after a successful claim. It lasts until one of the following occurs:
The benefit period is the maximum amount of time you can receive payments. In most cases, this is for 1, 2 or 5 years. Some insurers offer a benefit period until the age of 65. These policies will cost more.
You can only claim income protection after you've passed the waiting period stated in your policy. It starts from the day you file your claim and it can be 14, 28, 60 or 90 days.
Tip: The longer your waiting period, the cheaper your policy will be. However, choose with care as you'll need to have enough money to support yourself for the duration of your waiting period.
Weighing up the pros and cons of income protection is a helpful way of working out if it's right for you. Take a look below.
While it's counterintuitive, you'll want to consider insurance when you're in tip-top shape. This is absolutely a worthwhile investment of your time and helps provide a safety net... lock it in early to get better terms if you can. If you wait and get your cover at a later date, you might find the specific condition you've since had is excluded from your policy.
Pascale Heylar-Moray
Financial literacy advocate
No one is ever really prepared for life's harsh surprises, but the right income protection insurance can help soften the blow during a tough time for your family: financially, emotionally and physically while you're on a claim.
Phil Thompson
Financial Adviser at Skye Wealth
There's a lot more to finding the right cover than simply looking for the cheapest deal. Ultimately, you get what you pay for with income protection. In my view, policies held in super are rarely worth it in the long run. Going directly to an insurer or a broker is the pathway to a more comprehensive policy.
James Martin
Finder's life insurance editor
Our income protection insurance guides can help you compare and understand what cover option is right for you.
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We put together a list of deals and sign-up offers below to help you save:
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Save up to 10% Save up to 10% on premiums every year for the life of the policy on AAMI Income Protection. Offer ends 2 December 2024. T&Cs apply. Last verified |
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Save up to 10% Save up to 10% on premiums every year for the life of the policy on Suncorp Income Protection. Offer ends 2 December 2024. T&Cs apply. Last verified |
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Get your first month of cover for free Get your first month of cover free when you buy Zurich EziCover Income Protection Last verified |
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