Course
Disability, Part I (Primer)

Many consumers underestimate—or are unaware of—the need for disability insurance (DI). Even those who have some coverage can be unaware of gaps that could undermine their financial health. Disability, Part I (Primer) provides the information you need to introduce your members and clients to the benefits of DI coverage and how it fits in with their overall financial planning.
At a Glance
- 8-hour course length, plus 1 exam
- Students have up to 90 days to complete course
- Counts toward DIA, DIF, DHP, HCSA, and HIA® professional designations
- Flexible, self-paced online format
- Mobile-friendly
- Technical support available by phone or email
What You’ll Learn
- Recognize the need for DI insurance and how it works
- Identify and evaluate risks and costs associated with disability
- Examine Social Security DI, workers’ compensation, and other government programs
- Understand the government programs’ limitations and how DI closes the coverage gap
- Differentiate between individual, government, and employer-sponsored plans
- Understand the underwriting process, contract provisions, claims administration, and taxation
- Discover how disability fits into retirement, estate, and long-term care planning
- Learn relevant terms and key concepts
- Examine case scenarios
- Explore emerging trends in the DI field
Who Should Take This Course
- Agents and brokers
- Benefit plan sponsors and staff
- Benefit specialists
- Claims analysts
- Corporate trainers
- Financial planners
- Health insurance provider staff
- Health underwriters
- Human resources professionals
Enrollment
- $205 AHIP Members
- $265 Non-members
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Related
Disability, Part I (Primer) is co-sponsored by America’s Health Insurance Plans, the International DI Society, and the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA).