If you’re here to learn more about accidental death and dismemberment insurance, we’ve got you covered.
What is accidental death & dismemberment insurance?
Accidental death and dismemberment (or, AD&D*) insurance is a type of insurance that pays out when you either die or are injured (in the form of dismemberment—losing limbs or fingers) in a covered accident of some kind. It’s not life insurance, since it doesn’t cover you for anything natural, only accidents, and it also covers injuries, not just death.
For example: if you're driving down the highway and unintentionally veer in front of an oil truck, your beneficiary may receive compensation for your accidental death. But if it's determined you had a heart attack while you were driving and that's what caused you to veer in front of the truck, your beneficiary may not receive a check.
Why do I need it?
If you already have life and health insurance, you’re probably wondering why you’d need something like AD&D. Sure, if you have to go to the hospital for an injury, your health insurance will likely pay for that, but what about all the time spent in recovery? AD&D gives you funds you could use for any reason, including things like groceries or gas money while you’re not making a paycheck. It’s a nice thing to have when your regular income isn’t available.
In the case of death, your loved ones could use that money to help make up any loss of income.
How do I get it?
Some insurance companies offer it as a rider, or add-on, to your life insurance policy. You might also find AD&D insurance in your employee benefits package at your job. Other companies might offer it as its own policy, separate from life insurance.
If you decide to shop around for AD&D insurance, be sure to weigh the benefits of each product. Some policies might cover only specific kinds of dismemberment. Some might have very specific limitations on what an “accident” is. Make sure you know what kind of coverage you and your loved ones need before committing to a policy.
Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance pays a lump sum if an employee dies or loses a limb in a covered accident that could not be prevented. Deaths due to prior medical conditions are not covered under this type of policy.
Unlike Workers’ Compensation, which covers only work-related accidents, AD&D insurance applies wherever covered accidents happen, such as at home or on the road. Along with life, disability and critical illness benefits, AD&D insurance can help round out a comprehensive benefits package. Access to a full range of protection solutions can help attract and retain top
employees.
What Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Covers
AD&D insurance policies provide benefits for covered accidents that result in fatality, paralysis, the loss of a limb, eyesight, hearing, speech and more. An AD&D plan may include coverage for employees only or employees and dependents and typically provides 24-hour coverage no matter where a covered accident occurs, whether at
work, home or away for: AD&D coverage from The Hartford offers flexible options: Choose from a variety of
options, including high coverage limits with no medical underwriting necessary.
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Is Flexible
In addition to our standard AD&D plan, there are enhanced and premium plan designs and services that can be customized to best suit the specific needs of each company. The following optional benefits are also available with our AD&D Insurance: Get the facts about AD&D plans from The Hartford’s Employee Choice Benefits.SM
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