Protect Your Team’s Paychecks When They Need It Most

IDR Group Disability Income Insurance provides financial stability if illness or injury prevents you from working.

What is Group Disability Income Insurance

When employees are unable to work due to illness or injury, the financial impact can be immediate. IDR Group Disability Income Insurance replaces a portion of lost wages, offering a reliable safety net until they can return to work. Unlike workers’ compensation, which covers only job-related incidents, this benefit applies to both personal and work-related conditions, helping employees stay financially secure during unexpected challenges.

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Why You Need Group Disability Insurance

Employer-Sponsored Protection

IDR Group Disability Income Insurance replaces a portion of your pay if illness or injury keeps you from working. Enrollment is simple—often completed at work with simplified or no medical questions.

Lower-Cost, High-Value

IDR Group Disability Insurance offers lower group rates compared to individual plans. Employers can cover part or all of the premium, with optional buy-up options available for employees who want additional coverage.

Short-Term & Long-Term

IDR Short-Term Disability (STD) provides income protection during the initial weeks of recovery, while Long-Term Disability (LTD) covers extended absences. Benefits coordinate with health insurance, sick leave, and workers’ compensation to help maintain your financial stability.

Who Benefits from Group Disability Insurance?

When an employee can’t work due to illness or injury, IDR Group Disability Insurance provides a financial safety net, letting employees focus on recovery without stress.

Employees

Employees gain peace of mind knowing their income is protected if they’re unable to work with IDR Group Disability Insurance.

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Employees

Employees gain peace of mind knowing their income is protected if they’re unable to work with IDR Group Disability Insurance.

Key Details
IDR Group Disability Insurance typically pays 50–70% of an employee’s salary during a disability. Group coverage often comes at lower rates than individual policies, making it more cost-effective for employers and employees alike.

What to Know About Group Disability
Available as short-term (weeks/months) and long-term (years) coverage.
Premiums can be fully or partially covered by the employer.
Enrollment is usually automatic, simplifying access for employees.
Employees may have the option to purchase additional voluntary coverage.

Fast Next Steps
Employers: determine whether premiums are employer-paid, employee-paid, or shared.
Review waiting periods, benefit amounts, and duration to ensure proper coverage.
Communicate the value of this benefit clearly to your team to maximize engagement and understanding.

Employers

Enhance retention and demonstrate that IDR Insurance values employees’ long-term financial and personal well-being.

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Employers

Enhance retention and demonstrate that IDR Insurance values employees’ long-term financial and personal well-being.

Key Details
Strengthens your employee benefits package to attract and retain talent.
Supports workplace productivity by helping staff stay financially secure during illness or injury.

What to Know About Group Disability with IDR Insurance
Available as short-term (weeks/months) and long-term (years) coverage.
Premiums may be fully or partially paid by the employer.
Coverage is often automatic for employees, making enrollment simple.
Employees can choose voluntary buy-up options for additional protection.

Fast Next Steps
Employers: determine whether premiums are employer-paid, employee-paid, or shared.
Review waiting periods, benefit amounts, and coverage duration.
Clearly communicate the value of this benefit to your team.

Families

With IDR Group Disability Insurance, household budgets stay intact even if a paycheck is temporarily interrupted.

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Families

With IDR Group Disability Insurance, household budgets stay intact even if a paycheck is temporarily interrupted.

Key Details
IDR Group Disability Insurance ensures essentials—rent, mortgage, and childcare—remain covered. It helps reduce stress for employees and their families during recovery.

What to Know About Group Disability
offered as short-term (weeks/months) and long-term (years) coverage.
Premiums may be fully or partially covered by the employer.
Coverage is often automatic, simplifying employee enrollment.
Employees can opt for voluntary buy-up options for additional protection.

Fast Next Steps
Employers: determine whether premiums are employer-paid, employee-paid, or shared.
Review waiting periods, benefit amounts, and coverage duration.
Clearly communicate the value of this benefit to your team.

Small & Mid-Sized Businesses

IDR Group Disability Insurance offers affordable plans that help smaller employers provide benefits comparable to larger organizations.

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Small & Mid-Sized Businesses

IDR Group Disability Insurance offers affordable plans that help smaller employers provide benefits comparable to larger organizations.

Key Details
Helps attract and retain employees while keeping costs manageable.
Tax-advantaged options may be available for the employer.

What to Know About Group Disability
Typically offered as short-term (weeks/months) and long-term (years) coverage.
Premiums may be fully or partially paid by the employer.
Coverage is usually automatic for employees, simplifying enrollment.
Employees can choose voluntary buy-up options for additional coverage.

Fast Next Steps
Employers: determine if premiums will be employer-paid, employee-paid, or shared.
Review waiting periods, benefit amounts, and coverage duration.
Clearly communicate the value of this benefit to your team.

Key Features of Disability Income

Discover the key benefits of IDR Group Disability Insurance—designed to protect your paycheck and provide financial security when illness or injury prevents you from working.

Income Replacement

IDR Group Disability Insurance pays a portion of an employee’s salary if illness or injury prevents them from working.

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Income Replacement

IDR Group Disability Insurance pays a portion of an employee’s salary if illness or injury prevents them from working.

Coverage level: Typically replaces 50–70% of pre-disability earnings.
Consistency: Provides steady income to cover living expenses.
Peace of mind: Helps protect your household from unexpected income loss with IDR Insurance.

Flexible Plan Design

IDR Insurance plans can be customized to suit your company’s requirements and employees’ individual needs.

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Flexible Plan Design

IDR Insurance plans can be customized to suit your company’s requirements and employees’ individual needs.

Short-Term: Protects income for a few weeks or months during recovery.
Long-Term: Offers extended coverage, often up to retirement age.
Hybrid: Combines both short- and long-term benefits for comprehensive protection.

Portability Options

With IDR Insurance, some plans let employees keep coverage if they change jobs. Portability guarantees long-term protection beyond a single employer.

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Portability Options

With IDR Insurance, some plans let employees keep coverage if they change jobs.
Portability guarantees long-term protection beyond a single employer.

Keep coverage: Take your policy with you if you leave your job.
Stability: Avoid gaps in protection during career transitions.
Flexibility: Maintain coverage without new underwriting requirements.

Tax Advantages

Deductible premiums: Premiums may qualify as a business expense. Financial efficiency: Thoughtful plan design can deliver benefits beyond basic coverage.

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Tax Advantages

Deductible premiums: Premiums may qualify as a business expense.
Financial efficiency: Thoughtful plan design can deliver benefits beyond basic coverage.

Employer benefit: Premiums may be deductible as a business expense.
Employee benefit: Benefits may be received tax-free, depending on plan design.
Cost efficiency: Protect employees while optimizing potential tax advantages.

How Does Group Disability Income Insurance Work?

Explore the IDR Insurance Resource Center for answers to your questions, the latest industry insights, and helpful tools to navigate your insurance and financial decisions.

Employer Offers Plan & Enrollment

With IDR Insurance, your employer provides Short‑Term (STD) and/or Long‑Term Disability (LTD) coverage. Employees can enroll as a new hire or during open enrollment. Core coverage may be employer‑paid, with optional employee buy-up. Late enrollment or higher coverage may require Evidence of Insurability (EOI), and pre-existing condition rules and waiting periods may apply.

Coverage Details & Payroll Deductions

With IDR Insurance, benefits typically replace a percentage of earnings (e.g., STD weekly benefits; LTD 40–60% monthly) up to a maximum. Elimination periods vary (STD ~7–14 days; LTD ~90–180 days). Definitions (Own‑Occupation/Any‑Occupation), Partial/Residual Disability, offsets (e.g., Social Security), and options like COLA or portability/conversion depend on your plan. Premiums are deducted via payroll, and tax treatment depends on who pays the premium.

Claim Process & Benefits Payment

If a covered disability occurs, notify your employer and IDR Insurance, submit medical and earnings documentation, and meet the plan’s elimination period. Approved benefits are paid weekly (STD) or monthly (LTD) up to plan limits and duration. Coordination with leave (e.g., FMLA), return-to-work rules, and offsets may apply. Ask us how pre-/post-tax premiums affect taxable benefits.

Why Choose IDR Insurance

Expert Guidance, Personalized Solutions

Expert Guidance, Personalized Solutions

 

Nationwide Service: Coverage available across multiple states in the US.
Customized Plans: Tailored solutions for small, mid-size, and large businesses.
Employee Support: Dedicated claims assistance to help your team when needed.

Expert Guidance Whenever You Need It

Explore the IDR Insurance Resource Center for answers to your questions, the latest industry insights, and helpful tools to navigate your insurance and financial decisions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

No. Workers’ compensation handles job-related incidents. IDR Group Disability Insurance protects employees from both work-related and personal illnesses or injuries, giving a wider financial safety net for greater peace of mind.

Most IDR Group Disability Insurance plans replace 50%–70% of an employee’s regular earnings. The exact amount depends on whether coverage is short-term or long-term and the plan design selected by the employer.

Employers typically determine if participation in IDR Group Disability Insurance is mandatory or voluntary. Some organizations include it as a core benefit for all full-time employees, while others let staff opt in based on their preference.

 

Coverage eligibility varies—some employees may be excluded or face higher rates. IDR simplified-issue plans require fewer health questions for faster approval.

Tax treatment depends on who funds the premiums with IDR Insurance:
Employer-paid premiums: Benefits are usually taxable when received.
Employee-paid with after-tax dollars: Benefits are generally tax-free.

Certain IDR Group Disability plans include portability, allowing employees to maintain coverage after leaving their job. Terms, premiums, and benefits may vary from the original group plan.

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