Not only does the month of May host many important holidays including Mother’s Day and Memorial Day, but it is also Disability Insurance Awareness Month. Even though disability isn’t a pleasant topic, it’s unfortunately a very real issue — one that everyone should be aware of. The truth is, a disability can happen to anyone. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 1 billion people, which makes up 15% of the world’s population, have some form of disability.

Like most, you probably think your chances of becoming disabled from an illness or injury is small. However, if you consider that 1 in 4 people will become disabled during their working career, the chances of you or someone you know becoming disabled may be more likely than you expect. 

Since May is Disability Insurance Awareness Month, we have created this compelling infographic to help you understand the true facts about disability. Learn the top leading causes of a disability, how much a disability can cost you, and your options for coverage. 

With 800,000 strokes occurring in the United States each year according to the CDC, it’s quite necessary to dedicate an entire month to stroke awareness and education. In fact, a stroke occurs every 40 seconds in the U.S., earning it the fifth spot in leading causes of death.

Travel insurance may sound like another type of insurance you don't really need, similar to extended warranties and rental car insurance. In reality, though, investing in travel insurance may prove to be well worth the spend. Let's take a look at 5 compelling reasons why you may want to get travel insurance before your trip.

Disability insurance is important for physicians and medical residents because it safeguards future earnings should a disability occur. And while the odds of becoming disabled may seem low, there were actually over 2.5 million disabled workers in their 20s, 30s, and 40s receiving SSDI benefits in 2014 according to the Social Security Administration. 

There is so much to know when it comes to disability insurance, you will likely have questions. We asked our insurance advisors which questions they frequently receive about applying for disability insurance.They provided answers to those questions below.

According to Council for Disability Awareness, 1 in 8 workers will be disabled for five years or more during their working careers. That’s why the Council for Disability Awareness designated the month of May as Disability Insurance Awareness Month — a full 31 days dedicated to educating individuals on the effects of disabilities.