Individual Disability Insurance:Enrollment

LEARN HOW TO PROTECT MORE OF YOUR INCOME

To learn more about your current Cognizant Group Long Term Disability coverage and new options, follow the steps below. If you are a new hire, you may request a new hire packet.

For associates eligible

during IDI enrollment:

For new hires:

Review your options in your enrollment kit.

Step 1: 

What is disability insurance?

Discover why Cognizant offers this benefit and how much coverage you currently have.

It's insurance - designed to help you replace a portion of your income if a covered illness or injury interrupts your ability to work.

Step 2:

Record your decision.

Explore your options to protect more of your income. Then apply or decline.

Phone: (800) 258-8429

Get started!

You will have the opportunity to review your options before enrolling or declining.

Individual Disability Insurance:Enrollment

FAQs

Q. How do I enroll?

A. Click the login button to continue to the enrollment site. Log in to view your options, apply or decline.

Q. When do benefit payments begin?

A. If your claim is approved, benefits would begin after the waiting period. Your plan’s waiting period is 180 days after your disability begins.

Q. What happens if I leave the United States while on claim?

A. You will not be required to remain in the United States to be eligible to receive a benefit for the full benefit period - if a covered disability occurs while you are employed by Cognizant and all related entities.

Q. How much do my options cost?

A. Premiums include a 25% discount and vary based on your age and amount of benefit. Log in to view your options and costs.