{"id":1440,"date":"2022-07-08T21:02:21","date_gmt":"2022-07-08T21:02:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/benefits.affirm.com\/us\/?page_id=1440"},"modified":"2025-10-29T23:24:54","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T06:24:54","slug":"life-accident-disability-insurance","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/benefits.affirm.com\/us\/life-accident-disability-insurance\/","title":{"rendered":"Life, Accident &#038; Disability Insurance"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>When the unexpected happens, it pays to be prepared<\/h1>\n<p>Things can happen when we least expect it. Life, AD&amp;D, Accident, Disability, and Critical Illness insurance is there to help protect your family from the financial impact of a loss of income. Consider your current and future financial needs when evaluating how much coverage you may need. <\/p>\n<h2>Voluntary Life Insurance<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">Protect your loved ones in case something unexpected happens to you.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Voluntary Life Insurance allows you to purchase additional life insurance to protect your family&#8217;s financial security. Coverage is available for your spouse and\/or child(ren) if you purchase coverage for yourself.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table class=\"t1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p2\"><b>Employee<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"td2\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p2\">Increments of $10,000 up to $500,000.<\/p>\n<p>Guaranteed issue:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p2\">Age 15-64: $250,000<\/li>\n<li class=\"p2\">Age 65-69: $50,000<\/li>\n<li class=\"p2\">Age 70 and up: $10,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"td3\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p2\"><b>Spouse<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"td4\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p2\">Increments of $5,000 up to $250,000.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Guaranteed issue:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p2\">Age 15-64: $50,000<\/li>\n<li class=\"p2\">Age 65-69: $10,000<\/li>\n<li class=\"p2\">Age 70 and up: $0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"td5\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p2\"><b>Child(ren)<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"td6\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p2\">Increments of $1,000 up to $10,000. Guaranteed issue of $10,000.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/benefits.affirm.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/12\/AFRM-2025-Prudential-Life-and-Disability-Benefit-Summary.pdf\" class=\"btn btn primary\" target=\"_blank\">Voluntary Life Insurance Benefit Plan Summary<\/a> <\/p>\n<h2>Affirm-Provided: Short-Term Disability Insurance (STD)<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">Things can change, quickly &#8211; STD is there when you\u2019re caught off guard.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance replaces part of your income for limited duration issues such as:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li3\">Pregnancy issues and childbirth recovery<\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\">Prolonged illness or injury<\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\">Surgery and recovery time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p2\">STD payments may be reduced if you receive other benefits such as sick pay, workers&#8217; compensation, Social Security, or state disability. Affirm pays the cost of this coverage. To file a claim, reach out to our <a title=\"https:\/\/url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com\/s\/wQV5C31VXmHmMBOo8tQtwsQYfNo?domain=app.cocoon.com\" contenteditable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/app.cocoon.com\/affirm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">leave administrator<\/a> or learn more <a title=\"https:\/\/url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com\/s\/-rsdC4xG3niJWoqEjSMu8s4wcae?domain=view.ceros.com\" contenteditable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/view.ceros.com\/prudential\/gi-short-term-disability\/p\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>. For additional questions, you can also reach out to Prudential\u2019s claims center at 800-842-1718.<\/p>\n<h2>Affirm-Provided: Long-Term Disability Insurance (LTD)<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">LTD benefits can cushion the financial impact of a disability.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance replaces part of your income for longer-term issues such as:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li3\">Debilitating illness (cancer, heart disease, etc.)<\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\">Serious injuries (accident, etc.)<\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\">Heart attack, stroke<\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\">Mental disorders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p2\">If you qualify, LTD benefits begin after short-term disability benefits end. Payments may be reduced by state, federal, or private disability benefits you receive while disabled. Affirm pays the cost of this coverage. LTD claims do not require a separate submission as it is integrated with the STD claim process. For additional questions, you can reach out to Prudential\u2019s claims contact center at 800-842-1718.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table class=\"t1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p3\"><b>Monthly benefit amount<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"td2\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p3\">60% up to a maximum of $15,000<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"td3\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p3\"><b>Guarantee Issue<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"td4\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p3\">100% guarantee issue, up to $15,000\/month<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p3\"><b>Benefits begin<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"td2\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p3\">After 90 days of disability<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"td5\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p3\"><b>Maximum payment period<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"td6\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p3\">Social Security normal retirement age; the ADEA I table applies for individuals becoming disabled at age 60+<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/benefits.affirm.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/12\/AFRM-2025-Prudential-Life-and-Disability-Benefit-Summary.pdf\" class=\"btn btn primary\" target=\"_blank\">Long-Term Disability Insurance Benefit Plan Summary<\/a> <\/p>\n<h2>Accident Insurance (Optional)<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">Accident Insurance pays you benefits for specific injuries and events resulting from a covered accident that occurs while you are not at work, on or after your coverage effective date. The benefit amount depends on the type of injury and care received.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/benefits.affirm.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/AFRM-2025-Prudential-Accident-Benefit-Summary.pdf\" class=\"btn btn primary\" target=\"_blank\">Accident Insurance Benefit Plan Summary<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\"><i>Please note, <\/i><\/span><i>Accident Insurance is a limited benefit policy. It is not health insurance and does not satisfy the requirement of minimum essential coverage under the Affordable Care Act.<\/i><\/p>\n<h2>Critical Illness Insurance (Optional)<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">Critical Illness Insurance pays a lump-sum benefit if you are diagnosed with a covered illness or condition on or after your coverage effective date. Critical Illness Insurance is a limited benefit policy. It is not health insurance and does not satisfy the requirement of minimum essential coverage under the Affordable Care Act.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table class=\"t1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p4\"><strong>Base Module: Heart Attack, Stroke, Major Organ Failure, Coma, Paralysis<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"td2\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p4\">100%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"td3\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p4\"><strong>Module A: Deafness, Blindness, Benign Brain Tumor<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"td4\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p4\">100%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"td5\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p4\"><strong>Cancer<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"td6\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p4\">Cancer: 100%<\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\">Carcinoma in SITU: 25%<\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\">Skin Cancer: $250, payable once per covered person per calendar year<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/benefits.affirm.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/01\/AFRM-2025-Prudential-Critical-Illness-Benefit-Summary.pdf\" class=\"btn btn primary\" target=\"_blank\">Critical Illness Insurance Benefit Plan Summary<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When the unexpected happens, it pays to be prepared Things can happen when we least expect it. Life, AD&amp;D, Accident, Disability, and Critical Illness insurance is there to help protect your family from the financial impact of a loss of income. 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