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Here are some
frequently asked questions about Colonial Life’s

disability insurance:
Will my disability income payment be What if I change employers?

reduced if I have other insurance? If you change jobs or leave your employer, you can take
You’re paid regardless of any other insurance you may have your coverage with you at no additional cost. Your coverage
with other insurance companies. Benefits are paid directly to is guaranteed renewable to age 70 as long as you continue
you (unless you specify otherwise). to pay your premiums when they are due.

When am I considered totally disabled? What is a pre-existing condition?
Totally disabled means you are: A pre-existing condition is when you have a sickness or
O Unable to perform the substantial and material duties of physical condition for which you were treated, received
your regular occupation; medical advice, or taken medication within 12 months
before the effective date of your policy.
O Not working in any occupation for which you are
qualified by reason of education, training or experience If you become disabled because of a pre-existing condition,
and which provides you with substantially the same
Colonial Life will not pay for any disability period if it begins
earning capacity as your former earning capacity prior to during the first 12 months the policy is in force.
the start of disability; and
O Receiving the care of a doctor which is appropriate for Can my premium change?
the condition causing your disability and which is
You may choose the amount of coverage to meet your
intended to help you return to work in
needs (subject to your income). You can elect more or
your occupation. We will waive this requirement when
less coverage which will change your premium. Colonial
we are furnished proof, satisfactory to us, that continued
Life can change your premium only if we change it on all
care would no longer be of benefit to you.
policies of this kind in the state where your policy was
issued.
What if I want to return to work
part-time after I am totally disabled? What is a covered accident or a
You may be able to return to work part-time and still receive covered sickness?
benefits. We call this “Partial Disability.” This means you may A covered accident is an accident. A covered sickness
be eligible for coverage if:
means an illness, infection, disease or any other abnormal
O You are unable to perform the material and substantial physical condition, not caused by an injury.
duties of your job 20 hours or more per week, A covered accident or covered sickness:
O You are able to work at your job or any other job for less O Occurs after the effective date of the policy;
than 20 hours per week,
O Is of a type listed on the Policy Schedule;
O Your employer will allow you to work for less than 20
O Occurs while the policy is in force; and
hours per week, and
O Is not excluded by name or specific description in
O You are under the regular and appropriate care of
the policy.
a doctor.
The total disability benefit must have been paid for at least How do I file a claim?
one full month immediately prior to your being partially Visit coloniallife.com or call our Policyholder Service Center
disabled.
at 1.800.325.4368 for additional information.
EXCLUSIONS
We will not pay benefits for losses that are caused by or are the result of: alcoholism or drug addiction; felonies or illegal
Disability 1000-LA a pre-existing condition as described and limited by the policy; psychiatric or psychological conditions; racing; semi-profes-
activities; flying; giving birth within the first nine months after the effective date of the policy; hazardous avocations; having
sional or professional sports; suicide or self-inflicted injuries; war or armed conflict.

For cost and complete details, see your Colonial Life benefits counselor. Applicable to policy form DIS1000-LA.
This is not an insurance contract and only the actual policy provisions will control.
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