Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some frequently asked questions about the NAIFA Advantage Plus
Disability Income Insurance Protection Plan. If you have any further
questions, please feel free to send an email to our NAIFA Account Manager at
naifa@kelsey.com.
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Q:Can my spouse apply for coverage if I am not?
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No, however if for any reason you are not approved for benefits your spouse may
keep the benefits he or she is approved for.
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Q:Are employees of my agency eligible for coverage?
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Only NAIFA members are eligible for coverage.
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Q:
How do I determine what coverage amount I'm eligible for?
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Multiply your gross monthly income (up to $10,000) by 60%. Commissions may be
averaged for the 24-month period leading up to your application. Subtract any in
force benefits from other group plans you have that you do not plan to replace.
The carrier will not approve coverage for more then 70% of a person's income
from all group sources providing disability benefits.
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Q:
Does this plan offset for other income benefits?
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The plan offsets for other sources of income. Benefit offsets do not apply to
individual plans.
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Q:Is the plan non-cancelable?
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Your coverage can only be cancelled if (1) premiums are not paid, (2) age 70 is
attained, (3) the date the group policy ends, (4) employment ends for reasons
other than total disability for which benefits are payable under the group
policy. Rates for the Disability Income Benefit and the CFI Option are age
banded and will increase as you move from one age group to the next. You cannot
be singled out for a rate increase or cancellation due to changes in your
health.
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Q:
What are the underwriting requirements?
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A medical application with MIB authorization is required for all monthly benefit
amounts and benefit periods, lab work and/or additional items may also be
required in some cases.
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Q: Can my application be faxed in?
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No, due to the underwriting guidelines the carrier requires the originally
signed application.
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Q: When will my coverage become effective?
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Your new coverage will be effective the first day of the month following
approval from the carrier. You will be notified of this date in writing.
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Q: If I select Auto-Pay as my payment option, when will
the premiums be deducted from my account?
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Premiums are drafted on or around the 25th of each month. However, no money is
drafted and no checks are cashed during the underwriting process. You will be
notified in writing prior to any money being collected from your account.
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Q: Can I change my plan selection, elimination period
and/or benefit amount once my plan is in force?
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Yes, you can increase your benefits at any time by completing a new application
to be reviewed by the carrier. A benefit decrease can be requested in writing
at any time.
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