--- title: 10 Important Statistics in Honor of Disability Insurance Awareness Month description: May is Disability Insurance Awareness Month, here are 10 statistics that every physicians must know when it comes to a disability. image: https://www.tmait.org/hubfs/March%202022/March_2022_week_2_Disability_Insurance.1.png --- - [800-880-8181](tel:800-880-8181) - [CONTACT US](https://www.tmait.org/contact) - [SELF-SERVICE PORTAL](https://tmait.aebsys.com/#/) [![](https://www.tmait.org/hs-fs/hubfs/TMA%20Insurance%20March%202019/Image/logo.png?width=197&name=logo.png)](https://www.tmait.org/) # Protecting What Matters Most ![border](https://www.tmait.org/hubfs/TMA%20Insurance%20March%202019/Image/border.png) Topics All Accident Insurance Accidental Death and Dismemberment Auto & Home Insurance Auto Insurance Business of Medicine Business Overhead Expense Insurance Comparing Insurance Providers COVID-19 FAQs Critical Illness Insurance Dental Insurance Disability Insurance Employed Physicians Family Featured Financial Advice Group Benefits Group Coverage Health Insurance Homeowners Insurance HSA Independent Contractor Independent Physician Individual Coverage Insurance For Good Insurance for Women Insurance Review Key Person Insurance Life Events Life Insurance Locum Tenens Medevac Insurance Medical Insurance Medical Practice Medicare Medicare Part D Medicare Supplement Medigap Nearing Retirement Office Overhead Expense Insurance Open Enrollment Personal Umbrella Insurance Pet Insurance Practice Management Practice Managers Practice Owners Prescription Drug Coverage Renters Insurance Residents Retired Physicians Retirement Short Term Disability Short-Term Medical Insurance Supplemental Hospital Indemnity Insurance Term Life Insurance Travel Insurance Vision Insurance Women Physicians Young Physicans Young Physicians ![](https://www.tmait.org/hubfs/March%202022/March_2022_week_2_Disability_Insurance.1.png) [Disability Insurance](https://www.tmait.org/test-blog/tag/disability-insurance) # 10 Important Statistics in Honor of Disability Insurance Awareness Month (Clone) 4 March 2022 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](http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs352/en/). Of course, most of us think that a disabling illness or injury will never happen to us. This is very apparent in a recent survey conducted by the Council for Disability Awareness. The study found that 9 out of 10 individuals [underestimate their own chances of becoming disabled](http://www.disabilitycanhappen.org/research/survey_highlights.asp). However, according to the following ten statistics, those 9 out of ten individuals couldn’t be more wrong. **10 Must-Know Statistics About Disability** 1. One in three working Americans will become disabled for 90 days or more before age 65. 2. The average group long-term disability claim lasts 34.6 months. 1. The average individual disability claim lasts 31.6 months. 1. Medical problems contributed to 62% of all personal bankruptcies filed in the U.S. 2. About 1 in 4 of today’s 20 year-olds will become disabled before they retire. 3. One in 8 workers will become disabled for five years or more during their lifetime. 4. Over 37 million Americans are classified as disabled; about 12% of the total population. 5. As of 2013, 8.8 million Americans were disabled. 6. Around 64% of Americans believe their chances of becoming disabled are much lower than the actual odds. 7. Almost all disabilities (90%) are caused by illness, not accidents. If you’re like most, you may find these statistics frightening. And as a physician, you may be at an even higher risk for some disabilities. Physicians tend to have [higher rates of musculoskeletal disorders and mental conditions](https://www.tmait.org/pdf/ltd_insurance-guide_tmait_101409a_hires.pdf). Plus, practicing medicine requires physicians to take higher on-the-job risks than some other professionals take. So what would happen if you became disabled and were unable to work for a long period of time? For many, not having income to maintain their standard of living leaves a major financial gap in their future. Thus, having a financial vehicle to offset the costs of disability is crucial. **Don't Overlook Disability Coverage** Disability insurance protects your income by providing the perfect parachute to safeguard your finances. If you become sick or injured, disability insurance will pay a portion of your regular income. There are two types of disability insurance, short-term and long-term, and both are very important to have, below you will see the differences between coverages. - **Short-term disability Insurance** - Provides coverage for up to two years and is best served for those that only need income support for a short period of time. - **Long-term Disability Insurance** - Provides coverage for an extended amount of time and will typically last until age 65 to 70. Many physicians consider both short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage. For a small injury or surgery, short-term disability insurance can help keep your finances protected until you can get back to your practice. And when it comes to a larger injury or medical condition, long-term disability will cover you if your disability keeps you from practicing. [Contact us](https://info.tmait.org/contact) today to protect your financial future. We’ll partner you with an experienced advisor who can help you determine what type coverage is right for you and your family and answer any questions you may have. *Resources* - *[http://www.disabilitycanhappen.org/docs/disability_stats.pdf](http://www.disabilitycanhappen.org/docs/disability_stats.pdf)  * - *[http://www.disabilitycanhappen.org/chances_disability/disability_stats.asp](http://www.disabilitycanhappen.org/chances_disability/disability_stats.asp)  *   ## Speak with a TMA Insurance Trust Advisor: ** [ Disability Insurance ](https://www.tmait.org/test-blog/tag/disability-insurance) ** [Next Entries**](https://www.tmait.org/test-blog/10-things-for-physicians-to-look-for-when-comparing-insurance-companies-0) ## Recommended Posts ### PRODUCTS - [ HEALTH INSURANCE ](https://www.tmait.org/blog/topic/health-insurance) - [ Group Employee Benefits ](https://www.tmait.org/blog/topic/group-benefits) - [ DISABILITY INSURANCE ](https://www.tmait.org/blog/topic/disability-insurance) - [ LIFE INSURANCE ](https://www.tmait.org/blog/topic/life-insurance) - 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