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ACCI JET
Disability Insurance

Income replacement for accidents, soft tissue injuries, and illness. Up to $6,000/month. Only 3 health questions. No blood tests. Premiums level to age 70.

Up to $6,000/month benefit
Soft tissue injuries covered
Only 3 health questions
Premiums level to age 70
42%
Of disability claims are soft tissue injuries
Sprains, strains, and whiplash — included in base ACCI JET coverage
1 in 3
Canadians will have a 90-day+ disability before age 65
Most are completely unprepared for that income loss
48%
Of bankruptcies and mortgage defaults are disability-related
Lost income, not medical bills, is the real financial threat
From $7
Per month starting premium
Roughly 1% to 2% of income for up to 70% income replacement
Coverage details

Who is ACCI JET for? Eligibility

Available to anyone working full-time (21 or more hours per week, 8 or more months per year) between ages 18 and 69. No occupational class restrictions for base accident coverage.

Self-employed workers Business owners Salaried employees Manual labourers Repetitive-task workers Newcomers to Canada High-risk occupations No group disability coverage
Must be fit for work at application. No chronic neurodegenerative disease or permanent physical or intellectual impairment. Home-based workers have specific eligibility rules — ask your advisor.

Core coverage — Disability income Base

Monthly non-taxable income replacement if you become totally disabled due to an accident or soft tissue injury. Benefit is based on your earned income.

FeatureDetails
Monthly benefit$500 to $6,000/month based on income
Non-taxableYes — benefit paid tax-free
Waiting period options0 days / 30 days / 119 days
Benefit period options2 years / 5 years / to age 70
Definition of disability (months 1–24)Unable to perform duties of your regular occupation
Definition of disability (month 25+)Unable to perform any reasonable occupation
Regular occupation extensionOptional rider extends to 60 months (not available for Class C)
Coverage hours24-hour OR non-work-related
Non-integrationFirst $1,000/month non-integrated for first 2 years
Premium structureLevel to age 70 — no rate increases
Occupational classes4A, 3A, 2A, 1A, B, C
Health questions requiredOnly 3 questions for accident and soft tissue coverage

Soft tissue injuries covered Included in base

Soft tissue injuries make up 42% of all disability claims and are included in base ACCI JET coverage. These are conditions that most standard disability policies exclude or heavily restrict.

Strain Sprain Contusion of muscle, ligament or tendon Bursitis Capsulitis Tendinitis Carpal tunnel syndrome Rotator cuff injury Plantar fasciitis Epicondylitis Patellofemoral syndrome
Occupational classMax per claimLifetime maximum
Class B or C30 days180 days
Class 1A60 days180 days
Class 2A, 3A, 4A36-month lifetime maximum

Disability in case of illness Optional add-on

Extends your disability coverage to include illness. Simplified underwriting with only 9 questions total. No blood tests required.

FeatureDetails
Ages eligible18–59 (2-year or 5-year benefit period) or 18–64 (2-year benefit period)
Health questions9 questions total — no blood tests
Same benefit amounts$500 to $6,000/month — same as accident coverage
Degenerative disc diseaseCovered max 20 days per period, 120-day lifetime maximum
⚠️ Excluded from illness coverage: mental and psychological disorders (depression, anxiety, burnout, stress), fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and other subjective conditions.

Overhead expense insurance Self-employed only

Covers your fixed business expenses while you are disabled and unable to work. Keeps your business alive while you recover.

FeatureDetails
Monthly benefit$500 to $6,000/month
Benefit periodMaximum 2 years
Waiting period30 days
Covered expensesRent, phone, electricity, heating, cleaning, employee salaries (up to 3 employees), vehicle expenses, accounting fees
Not coveredOwner's own salary, replacement staff salary, supplies, gas, vehicle purchase

Optional riders Add-ons

Enhance your ACCI JET plan with any of these riders at additional cost.

Accidental fracture

Lump-sum based on bone fractured. Must be confirmed by X-ray and radiologist report within 30 days.

Skull, spine, hip, femur = 100% (max $10,000) · Tibia, radius etc. = 25% · Other = 10%

AD&D — Death and dismemberment

Lump-sum paid for accidental death, loss of limb, sight, hearing, or speech. Loss must occur within 365 days.

Up to $350,000 · Death or both limbs = 100% · One arm/leg = 75% · One hand/eye = 50%

Extended medical care

Reimburses accident-related medical expenses in Canada within 12 months: physio, nursing, dental, equipment, ambulance.

$100,000 lifetime maximum · 100% coverage · No deductible

Travel insurance

Emergency medical up to $5 million. Trip cancellation up to $5,000. Covers trips outside province, max 60 consecutive days.

24/7 assistance line · Family coverage available · Terminates at age 70

Built-in benefits No extra cost

Every ACCI JET policy includes these features automatically.

Premium waiver

Triggered at end of waiting period (min. 30 days) if disability starts before age 60. Waives premiums for insured, spouse, and children.

Maintenance of coverage

Coverage maintained for 12 months if full-time work temporarily ceases (not retirement). Parental leave covered for full duration.

Special rehabilitation benefit

Full monthly benefit minus 50% of rehabilitation income, paid for up to 24 months while you return to work.

Recurrent disability

No new waiting period if the same cause recurs within 6 months (Classes B/C/1A/2A) or 12 months (Classes 3A/4A).

Extension to age 75

Can extend accident and soft tissue coverage to age 75 without evidence of insurability if still working full-time at 70. Must request within 60 days of 70th birthday.

Guaranteed occupational class

Your occupational class is locked at the time your contract is issued — even if your occupation changes later, your class stays the same.

Optional enhancements Available at extra cost

EnhancementDetails
Partial disability50% of monthly benefit if unable to perform 1 or more primary duties or work 50% of normal hours. Maximum 6 months.
Extended regular occupationExtends the regular occupation definition from 24 months to 60 months. Not available for Class C.
Return of premiums50% of premiums returned (minus claims paid) at age 55, 60, 65, or 70. Policy must be active for at least 120 months. Must purchase before age 55.

Key exclusions

ACCI JET does not cover the following. See the full contract for complete details.

Self-inflicted injury or suicide
Mental or psychological disorders (depression, anxiety, burnout, stress)
Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome
Illness (for accident-only coverage)
Pregnancy and childbirth
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
War, riot, military service, criminal acts
Racing, motocross, heli-skiing, skydiving, scuba diving, mountaineering, paragliding
Sports for compensation
Cosmetic treatment or surgery
Degenerative disc disease (treated as illness, excluded from accident coverage)
Martial arts (when causing disability)

Key contract terms

Reconsideration period10 days from receiving contract, or 60 days from effective date. Full refund.
Grace period30 days on all premiums after the first.
IncontestabilityAfter 2 years, insurer cannot contest validity except for fraud or age/gender misrepresentation.
Claim deadlinesNotify within 30 days of loss. Full evidence within 90 days. Absolute deadline 365 days.
TerminationAt age 70 (or 75 with extension rider), retirement, or death.
RenewalAnnual, automatic. Rates may change at renewal with advance written notice to all policyholders.
The basics

What makes ACCI JET different

Soft tissue is in the base plan

Sprains, strains, carpal tunnel, rotator cuff, plantar fasciitis. Most standard disability plans exclude all of these. ACCI JET includes them because they are the most common reason Canadians miss work.

Premiums locked in for life

Your premium is set at issue and stays level to age 70. No annual rate increases, no surprises. Other plans reprice every 5 or 10 years and premiums can jump significantly after 40 or 50.

Simplified underwriting

Only 3 health questions for accident and soft tissue coverage. No blood tests. No medical exam. Approval is fast. Adding illness coverage requires 9 questions total but still no lab work.

Your income is your most valuable asset. Protect it.

1 in 3 Canadians will have a disability lasting 90 days or more before age 65. ACCI JET pays you while you recover, so you do not have to drain your savings or go into debt.

For information purposes only. Not an insurance contract. Underwritten by Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services Inc. (iA Financial Group). See contract for full exclusions and limitations. EGE Insurance Canada · egeinsure.ca · 416-477-1516
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