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Charts and graphs

Research has shown that many consumers prefer to receive information graphically rather than from numbers or written text. The charts and graphs below were derived from various sources, including CDA studies. Please feel free to download and print the charts and graphs to support your needs, and help support our mission to raise awareness of the risk of disability through education and public awareness.



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Number receiving disability payments*
This graph makes it easy to illustrate that disability is on the rise.
*2010 Claims Survey Graph


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Number of new claimants approved*
The number of claim applications approved by a group of private disability insurance companies representing over 75% of the commercial disability insurance marketplace has increased in the past three years.
*2010 Claims Survey Graph


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Percent of new long-term disability claims by age*
Comparison of long-term claims by age bracket from 2008 to 2009.
*2010 Claims Survey Graph


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Open long-term disability claims by age
This JHA graph shows the number of open long-term disability claims by age brackets.


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Percent of new long-term disability claims by gender*
Comparison of long-term claims by gender from 2008 to 2009
*2010 Claims Survey Graph


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Disability claims by diagnosis*
This graph shows the leading causes of long-term disability claims.
*2010 Claims Survey Graph


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Percent of Social Security Disability Insurance applications approved *
Include this graph to show the steady decline of approval rates for SSDI claims.
*2010 Claims Survey Graph


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Number of Social Security Disability Insurance applications and applications approved *
This graph compares the number of applications for SSDI that are approved versus how many are actually filed. Filed applications have been dramatically increasing.
*2010 Claims Survey Graph


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What is most valuable in helping you achieve long-term financial security?
This chart shows what is most valued in achieving long-term financial security.


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How long do you think you could pay your bills in case of disability?
This chart surveys workers' time assessment of being able to pay their bills if they were unable to work due to illness or injury.


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Economic situation has prompted many employees to review their financial needs
This graph shows the economic impact on employees' benefits assessment.


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Employees do not feel prepared
Most employees do not feel financially secure in the event of an unexpected crisis.


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Americans not protecting their income against disability
This bar chart illustrates the gap perception between value and action to protect one's income.


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