Presumptive Disability
Updated: 19 October 2024
What Does Presumptive Disability Mean?
A presumptive disability refers to a total disability from which a person is not expected to recover, such as the permanent loss of sight.
Insuranceopedia Explains Presumptive Disability
Total loss of hearing or eyesight, permanent paralysis, or the dismemberment of a limb are examples of presumptive disability. These disabilities may occur at birth or be acquired later in life.
Some private health insurance policies include provisions for covering these types of losses. Additionally, in the U.S., Social Security provides quick, temporary financial assistance to individuals with a presumptive disability while they are applying for long-term support.
