What's the difference between an own-occupation and an any-occupation provision in a disability policy?

What’s the difference between an own-occupation and an any-occupation provision in a disability policy?

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Video Summary

Own-occupation and any-occupation are provisions in disability policies.
- Own-occupation provision covers disability related to the policyholder’s specific job or occupation.
- Any-occupation provision applies after 24 months, requiring the policyholder to be disabled from performing any job.
An example given is of a high-powered executive who becomes disabled, initially receiving benefits under own-occupation but facing a change to any-occupation after 24 months.
Consulting with a disability attorney may help in understanding policy details and appealing wrongful denials.

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