> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://underwriting.homium.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://underwriting.homium.io/underwriting-borrowers/income-assessment/sources-of-income-and-documentation/other-sources-of-income-and-documentation/disability-income-long-term.md). # Disability Income — Long-Term The following table provides verification requirements for long-term disability income. It does not apply to disability income that is received from the Social Security Administration. See the applicable section below for information on Social Security income.

	Verification of Long-Term Disability Income
false	Obtain a copy of the borrower’s disability policy or benefits statement from the benefits payer (insurance company, employer, or other qualified disinterested party) to determine the borrower’s current eligibility for the disability benefits, the amount and frequency of the disability payments, and if there is a contractually established termination or modification date.
false	Generally, long-term disability will not have a defined expiration date and must be expected to continue. The requirement for re-evaluation of benefits is not considered a defined expiration date. If a borrower is currently receiving short-term disability payments that will decrease to a lesser amount within the next three years because they are being converted to long-term benefits, the amount of the long-term benefits must be used as income to qualify the borrower. For additional information on short-term disability, see Temporary Leave Income below.

Verification of Long-Term Disability Income

false

Obtain a copy of the borrower’s disability policy or benefits statement from the benefits payer (insurance company, employer, or other qualified disinterested party) to determine

the borrower’s current eligibility for the disability benefits,
the amount and frequency of the disability payments, and
if there is a contractually established termination or modification date.

false

Generally, long-term disability will not have a defined expiration date and must be expected to continue. The requirement for re-evaluation of benefits is not considered a defined expiration date.

If a borrower is currently receiving short-term disability payments that will decrease to a lesser amount within the next three years because they are being converted to long-term benefits, the amount of the long-term benefits must be used as income to qualify the borrower. For additional information on short-term disability, see Temporary Leave Income below.