Educational Resources
The essentials of disability insurance - No one knows what the future holds, so it's important for you to do your best to prepare for what life may bring. Based on our experience in helping disability customers, we created these "10 Simple Tips" to provide you with guidance and answers to common questions about disability insurance.
You may also find the following websites helpful. They offer additional information on disability insurance and wellness. Please note: By clicking on these links you will be leaving MetLife.com We are not responsible for content outside of our site.
Wellness Center – You will find a variety of articles, interactive tools and other resources to help you live a healthy and more productive lifestyle
The Americans with Disabilities Act – A resource for people and families affected by a disability
Disability Info.gov – Federal government disability-related information and resources
The National Organization on Disability – The latest on disability-related news, information and resources from N.O.D.
American Heart Association – Heart disease prevention and healthy lifestyle tips
The Arthritis Foundation – Information on how to prevent or treat arthritis
American Cancer Society – Information on cancer prevention or screenings taking place in your neighborhood
American Diabetes Association – The nation's leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy.
MedlinePlus – Information on over 700 diseases and conditions, lists of hospitals and physicians, a medical encyclopedia and more
American Council of Life Insurers – Consumer information and resources on disability income insurance to protect your financial security in the event of a disability
America's Health Insurance Plans – Information and consumer guides on health and disability insurance
Social Security – Social Security may pay benefits to people who cannot work as a result of a disability. View information on eligibility, benefit amounts, etc.
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners – The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) helps consumers make educated decisions on the types and amounts of insurance protection that they may need.
The Council for Disability Awareness – The Council for Disability Awareness provides consumer information on disability, awareness, prevention and planning.
Disability Insurance provides a steady stream of income to help cover your bills and expenses when an injury or illness keeps you away from work.