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Private Disability Insurance - Chloe


Posted: Sep 27, 2011

Any MTs out there that pay out of pocket for short- and/or long-term disability insurance? I am thinking of doing it and wondered now much the premiums would be?  I want to continue to be an IC and want to see if this is affordable. 

Thanks. Chloe

Disability INsurance - MidwestMT

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I pay for 2 premiums, long term disability and disabilty insurance to cover business expenses should I become disabled.

One is $45 a month, the other is $55 a month. Hope that helps.


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