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Insurance and the disabled.

J A Tomenson, I K Crombie, P H Wood

    International Rehabilitation Medicine
    |January 1, 1984
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    Life insurance availability for disabled individuals was studied. Findings suggest perceived disadvantages are often real, with limited insurers offering cover based on available data. Strategies for improving access are proposed.

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    Area of Science:

    • Insurance Studies
    • Disability Research
    • Risk Assessment

    Background:

    • Disabled individuals often face challenges obtaining life insurance.
    • Perceived disadvantages in insurance provision require investigation for validity.
    • Limited availability may stem from insurer inexperience and data scarcity.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the reality and justification of disadvantages faced by disabled groups in life insurance.
    • To review the responses of disability organizations to these insurance challenges.
    • To propose strategies for enhancing insurance accessibility for disabled individuals.

    Main Methods:

    • Investigated the provision of life insurance for disabled individuals.
    • Analyzed the factors influencing insurance offer and rating for specific disabilities.

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  • Reviewed the strategies and responses of disability advocacy organizations.

    • Main Results:

    • The perceived disadvantage in life insurance for disabled individuals is often real.
    • Few insurance companies offer cover for specific disabilities due to limited experience.
    • Insurance ratings appear to reflect the available, often inadequate, information.

    Conclusions:

    • Strategies are needed to improve life insurance access for disabled populations.
    • Better data and insurer education could mitigate disadvantages.
    • Collaboration between insurers and disability organizations is recommended.