Why Disability Insurance Matters
Without employer-backed benefits, freelancers risk losing all income during a health crisis. Long-term disability insurance protects against that risk by paying out a set monthly amount if you’re unable to work due to illness or injury for an extended period.
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Benefits Summary
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While you’re out of work, this plan helps you:
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Coverage that works as hard as you do:
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About this insurance
Pick a Plan That Fits You
Choose the benefit timing that gives you peace of mind:
- 30-day waiting period: Benefits start after 1 month
- 90-day waiting period: Benefits start after 3 months
How much coverage is enough?
A good rule of thumb: choose a benefit amount around 50% of your monthly income. So if you bring in $5,000/month, consider a $2,500/month benefit.
Rates
| Monthly Benefit | $500 | $750 | $1,000 | $1,250 | $1,500 | $2,000 | $2,500 | $3,000 | $4,000 | $5,000 |
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| Minimum Annual Salary Required | $12,000 | $18,000 | $24,000 | $30,000 | $36,000 | $48,000 | $60,000 | $72,000 | $96,000 | $120,000 |
| Age | Monthly Cost | |||||||||
| 15 - 24 | $7.54 | $8.45 | $9.33 | $10.74 | $12.39 | $15.48 | $20.13 | $23.15 | $30.88 | $38.61 |
| 25 - 29 | $8.10 | $9.28 | $10.43 | $12.28 | $14.42 | $18.47 | $24.54 | $28.50 | $37.82 | $47.29 |
| 30 - 34 | $9.15 | $10.84 | $12.57 | $15.21 | $18.37 | $25.94 | $33.10 | $39.01 | $52.28 | $65.34 |
| 35 - 39 | $8.38 | $9.69 | $11.03 | $13.06 | $15.30 | $21.54 | $26.76 | $31.22 | $41.83 | $52.29 |
| 40 - 44 | $8.84 | $10.40 | $11.95 | $14.35 | $16.76 | $23.62 | $29.82 | $34.47 | $45.79 | $57.25 |
| 45 - 49 | $10.48 | $12.82 | $15.18 | $18.85 | $22.83 | $33.40 | $43.10 | $50.83 | $67.66 | $84.59 |
| 50 - 54 | $15.70 | $20.68 | $25.66 | $33.38 | $41.80 | $63.25 | $83.82 | $99.97 | $133.32 | $166.66 |
| 55 - 59 | $22.02 | $30.16 | $38.30 | $50.96 | $64.34 | $100.05 | $134.09 | $161.22 | $214.88 | $268.61 |
| 60+ | $35.48 | $50.35 | $65.21 | $88.32 | $113.36 | $178.55 | $241.19 | $291.42 | $388.42 | $485.53 |
| Monthly Benefit | $500 | $750 | $1,000 | $1,250 | $1,500 | $2,000 | $2,500 | $3,000 | $4,000 | $5,000 |
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| Minimum Annual Salary Required | $12,000 | $18,000 | $24,000 | $30,000 | $36,000 | $48,000 | $60,000 | $72,000 | $96,000 | $120,000 |
| Age | Monthly Cost | |||||||||
| 15 - 24 | $6.58 | $7.00 | $7.42 | $8.07 | $8.83 | $10.28 | $12.43 | $13.85 | $18.45 | $23.06 |
| 25 - 29 | $6.58 | $7.00 | $7.42 | $8.07 | $8.83 | $10.28 | $12.43 | $13.85 | $18.45 | $23.06 |
| 30 - 34 | $7.37 | $8.18 | $9.00 | $10.26 | $11.75 | $15.36 | $18.77 | $21.59 | $28.89 | $36.12 |
| 35 - 39 | $7.83 | $8.86 | $9.90 | $11.51 | $13.27 | $18.18 | $22.29 | $25.81 | $34.36 | $42.95 |
| 40 - 44 | $8.33 | $9.63 | $10.91 | $12.91 | $14.93 | $20.64 | $25.81 | $29.68 | $39.31 | $49.14 |
| 45 - 49 | $9.63 | $11.55 | $13.48 | $16.48 | $19.75 | $28.42 | $36.36 | $42.70 | $56.72 | $70.91 |
| 50 - 54 | $12.25 | $15.51 | $18.76 | $23.82 | $29.31 | $43.33 | $56.78 | $67.33 | $89.56 | $111.95 |
| 55 - 59 | $14.41 | $18.73 | $23.07 | $29.80 | $36.92 | $55.91 | $74.01 | $88.45 | $117.89 | $147.37 |
| 60+ | $14.75 | $19.26 | $23.77 | $30.77 | $38.36 | $58.11 | $77.19 | $92.32 | $123.38 | $153.59 |
Our Partner
Guardian
Freelancers Union has partnered with Guardian to provide disability insurance that is designed specifically for freelancers. Benefits are based on your taxable earned income, which is your income after taking any business deductions (rent, equipment, etc.). Guardian will request and review your historical tax returns in order to determine the benefit payout.
Why buy insurance with freelancers union
Where you buy insurance
Actually matters
- When you purchase a plan through Freelancers Union, we get a small commission at no extra cost to you
- These funds help us continue our work advocating for and supporting freelancers around the country
- Partnerships also help us ensure that we're finding the best plans and discounts for our members
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Disability plans starting at $20/mo*
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THE FINE PRINT (LAWYERS MADE US DO IT)
Freelancers Union, Inc. (FU) is not a licensed insurance agent or insurer. Freelancers Union contracts with Guardian to provide you with group disability insurance. The information on this Website about disability benefits is a summary of applicable terms and conditions that is provided for general informational purposes only. The terms of any disability products are governed solely by the applicable Member Contract. In the event of any inconsistency between information provided on this Website and the specifics provisions of the Member Contract, the Member’s Contract shall govern.