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Income Protection

Name: Income Protection
Brand: LV=

Peace of mind if you're unable to work because of an accident or ill health

Life can be unpredictable, so we're here to help make sure you're prepared

For new policies call LifeSearch0800 072 1257

Mon - Thu 8am - 8pm

Fri 8am - 6pm

For TextDirect first dial 18001

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Existing customers

Need to claim or make a change to your policy?

OVERVIEW

If you're unable to work because of an accident or sickness, Income Protection can help

Pays an on-going, regular benefit of up to 60% of your income
Minimise the cost and impact ill-health can have on you and your family
Includes a number of special features at no extra cost
We also offer a Budget version which has all the same features it's just that it only will pay out for a maximum of 12 or 24 months per claim, depending on the option chosen

the finer details

So, what's covered with our Income Protection Plan?

We'll pay an on-going regular income if you can't do your job because of an accident or sickness.
Rehab support services to help you return to full health as soon as possible.
Own Occupation - this means the policy will pay out, after the waiting period, if because of sickness or an accident you are unable to do your usual occupation.
Fracture cover is included at no extra cost (a lump sum payment up to £2,200, depending on the type of bone fracture).
A death benefit of up to £10,000. (We'll pay £5,000 if you die within four years of the policy start date, or £10,000 if you die four or more years after the policy starts).
Premiums can be waived during involuntary unemployment for up to 6 months.

Parent and child cover - we'll pay a lump sum if your child is diagnosed with specific illnesses, operation or medical procedure.*
£1,500 benefit guarantee - we understand your income can fluctuate, especially if you're self-employed or rely heavily on commission and bonuses. And if your salary does drop, there's a risk your salary will no longer support the level of cover you originally took out. At LV=, we don't like the idea of you not getting what you paid for, which is why our Income Protection automatically includes a £1,500 benefit guarantee.
Back to work support and career break options.
Teachers Sick Pay Guarantee.
Specific features for Doctors and Surgeons.
Access to member benefits.

*Exclusions apply. For more details on this and the 54 conditions covered, please see our Income Protection Policy Conditions.

Cover types

Every person and every situation is unique, so we offer a variety of cover types

are you eligible?

Is Income Protection right for you?

We ask that you are a permanent resident of the UK and have been registered with a UK GP for at least the last 2 years.

You must be aged between 17 and 59 and able to afford a minimum premium of £5 a month.

Consider how much cover you need and the length of time you need the cover for (your policy must last for at least 5 years).

When your policy starts, you'll need to be employed, self-employed, or a homemaker. If you're retired or unemployed (this includes claiming Jobseekers Allowance) we won't be able to offer you cover.

Important information

Here’s the need to know info, so you have the full picture.

If you inaccurately state your income we may reduce what we can pay you at claim stage (we cover up to 60% of your income).
If you've been unemployed for longer than 12 months when you claim, we'll only pay out if you can't prepare a meal or do basic housework.
Reviewable premiums do not change within the first 5 years of your policy, but after that they could change every year, but we'll let you know before we make any changes.
If you stop paying premiums you won't get any money back and you'll no longer be covered.

The death benefit proceeds may form part of your estate which could be subject to inheritance tax.
If you choose level cover please bear in mind that the amount you're covered for won't go up in the future, so you'll be able to buy less with it in the future, compared to today.
We'll only pay for one fracture diagnosed within a 12 month period and certain fractures aren't covered.
Both the fracture cover and death benefit payments are fixed and won't increase with inflation.