Estimate Your Disability Insurance Needs

Every family has unique circumstances that can make it difficult to estimate their insurance needs. Take a few minutes to estimate the amount of income you may need to replace if you become unable to work because of a disability.

Step 1: Monthly Income

Monthly take-home income 
You $
Spouse or partner $
Other available income 
    $
Total income:

Step 2: Monthly Household Expenses

Mortgage or rent 
$
Food and supplies 
$
Total debt payments 
$
Utilities 

 

Electricity
$
Gas
$
Phone
$
Cable
$
Internet
$
Water and sewage
$
Garbage
$
Home maintenance fees
$
Other
$
Total Utilities:
Total Household Expenses:

Step 3: Monthly Living Expenses

Insurance 
$
Medical 
$
Childcare and education 
$
Savings and investments 
$
Personal expenses 
$
Other 
$
Total Living Expenses:
 

Income Your Family May Need If You Become Disabled

Average monthly expenses:
Family's monthly income if you become disabled:
Income your family would need to replace:
Percentage of your income:

Please keep in mind that there may be other sources of income available to you if you become disabled, including disability retirement, state disability, Social Security, etc. These other benefits may reduce the benefit payable by The Standard. Please be sure to review the Certificate of Insurance for a description of the disability coverage before making your decision to purchase disability insurance.

This calculator is only intended to provide a general estimate of your family's potential income needs and should not be considered financial advice. For a more accurate and detailed analysis, please consult with a professional financial planner.

The disability insurance policy has exclusions, limitations, reduction of benefits, and terms under which the policy may be continued in force or terminated. Please contact The Standard or your employer for additional information, including costs and compelte details of coverage.

Monthly Income

The amount of income you regularly take home every month
after taxes and deductions.

Other Available Income

Includes any other monthly income your household regularly
receives, such as investment income, rental income, etc.

Mortgage or Rent

The total amount you spend on mortgage or rent every month.

Food and Supplies

The total amount your household spends on food and supllies every month.

Debt Payments

The average monthly amount spent on all debts (other than mortgage),
such as credit card debt, and student or auto loans.

Utilities

The average monthly amount your family spends on all household
utilites and other services

Insurance

The amount you family pays each month for insurance,
including auto, home, health, etc.

Medical

The amount your family usually pays out of pocket for medication and medical visits each month.

Childcare and Education

Total monthly amount needed for all family members.

Savings and Investments

The total amount of take-home pay you and your spouse
or partner save and invest each month.

Personal Expenses

The amount your family spends each month on personal items, clothing, entertainment, transportation, etc.

Other

Add up all other recurring expenses your family spends each month,
including any monthly subscriptions or services.

Percentage of your income

This is our estimate for the minimum amount of take-home income
you should consider protecting in case you become disabled.