Direct answer
No, most standard long-term disability policies exclude pre-existing conditions during an initial ‘look-back’ period, unless you qualify for a specific waiver or employer-sponsored group plan that mandates coverage regardless of health history. It depends on the specific policy’s definition of the look-back period and your medical documentation.
Standard industry policy language and disability insurance underwriting guidelines. For additional information about insurance regulations and consumer definitions, see the National Association of Insurance Commissioners‘ resource center.
What this means for you
No, most standard long-term disability policies exclude pre-existing conditions during an initial ‘look-back’ period, unless you qualify for a specific waiver or employer-sponsored group plan that mandates coverage regardless of health history. It depends on the specific policy’s definition of the look-back period and your medical documentation.
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