Disability cover

What's the difference between life and disability insurance?

Disability insurance compensates you if you cannot work and earn an income because of an illness or injury.

It provides for expenses that occur because of the disability suffered, for example, alterations to your car or home or covering medical expenses that your medical aid may not cover. It isn't just about planning for the worst to happen. It's a positive step toward protecting your financial future.

Life insurance gives you peace of mind that your loved ones will be financially provided for in the event of your death. You can take out both disability and life insurance with Momentum.

How much disability insurance do I need?

Disability insurance benefits are tailored to your individual needs.

It is available as a lump sum pay-out and in the form of monthly payments through income protection products. It’s important to consider whether you will choose one over the other, or a combination of both.

Lump sum products pay a single amount in the event that you are permanently unable to work. This amount must be sufficient to fund your lifestyle for the rest of your life.

A combination of lump sum and monthly income benefits is generally recommended, depending on your particular situation and affordability.

Disability insurance 2023 claims statistics

Having the proper financial support is everything when the unthinkable happens.

• In 2023, we paid out R486 million in lump sum disability claims.
• The largest claim amount paid out was for R28 380 293.
• The youngest claimant was a 25-year-old male for musculoskeletal causes due to lower-limb impairment.
• The oldest claimant was a 72-year-old male for nervous system causes due to loss of hearing as a result of cranial nerve deficit.

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