Life & disability insurance · Des Moines, IA (Polk County)
Disability Income Protection in Des Moines, Iowa
7.3% of Des Moines workers are self-employed, below the U.S. figure of 9.8%. Self-employed people have no employer plan for health, life or disability coverage. Individual short- and long-term disability options that can provide monthly income if a covered sickness or injury prevents you from working. Olive, a licensed agent with Manna Financial Services, helps Des Moines, IA households compare disability income insurance by phone or video, and the first conversation is free.
What matters for disability income insurance in Des Moines
Disability insurance replaces part of your income if illness or injury keeps you from working. With a median household income of $63,968 in Des Moines, a policy is usually sized to a percentage of your own earnings, with a waiting period before benefits start.
Des Moines by the numbers
- 7.3% of Des Moines workers are self-employed, below the U.S. figure of 9.8%. Self-employed people have no employer plan for health, life or disability coverage.
- 58.6% of Des Moines homes are owner-occupied (U.S.: 65.0%), and the median home value is $184,600, well below the U.S. median of $303,400.
- The median household income in Des Moines is $63,968, below the U.S. average of $78,538.
- 28.9% of Des Moines households include children under 18, below the U.S. figure of 29.8%.
Des Moines and nearby communities
| Place | Self-employed | Median household income | Households with children |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | 7.3% | $63,968 | 28.9% |
| Chicago | 8.9% | $75,134 | 23.8% |
| Indianapolis | 7.8% | $62,911 | 28.9% |
| Detroit | 7.4% | $39,575 | 28.6% |
| U.S. | 9.8% | $78,538 | 29.8% |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates.
How we help with disability income insurance
- Own-occupation definitions available on select professional designs
- Non-cancelable and guaranteed renewable options on many individual policies
- Benefit tax treatment depends on whether premiums are paid with after-tax dollars
- Coverage discussions for illness, injury, and certain cognitive impairments
Rules that apply in Iowa
- Life insurance in Iowa is issued by state-licensed insurance companies, and contractual guarantees are backed by the issuing carrier.
- Death benefits paid to a named beneficiary are generally free of federal income tax and usually pass outside probate.
- Your price depends on age, health, tobacco use, coverage amount and term; the insurance company sets the final rate after underwriting.
Questions from Des Moines
Isn't employer group disability enough?
Many employer plans replace only a portion of base salary, cap monthly benefits, and may be taxable when the employer pays the premium — which can leave a meaningful income gap. An individual policy can be designed to help fill that gap, subject to underwriting.
Is it worth getting a quote if I live in Des Moines?
Life insurance prices depend on your age, health and the coverage you choose, not your city, so a Des Moines resident generally pays the same rate as anyone else in Iowa with the same profile. You can compare prices online in a few minutes on our quote page.
Do I need to visit an office in Des Moines?
No. Olive works with Des Moines and Polk County households by phone or video, so you can compare options from home. Most applications and signatures can be completed online.
Talk with Olive about disability income insurance.
Free, no obligation, by phone or video. Or call or text (937) 388-5346.