Sample Disability Insurance Awareness Month Proclamation
Whereas, Disability Insurance provides a partial income replacement for life events, such as illness or injury, where one is unable to work; and
Whereas, Disability Insurance can help pay for essential expenses, including utilities, school tuition, mortgage and car payments; and
Whereas, more Americans should consider making Disability Insurance part of their financial and health care planning; and
Whereas, 54% of consumers are concerned about supporting themselves if they are unable to work due to injury or illness; and
Whereas, 6 in 10 Gen Z and Millennials say they are worried about the financial impact of being disabled. The Social Security Administration reports that 1 in 4 adults will become disabled before reaching age 67; and
Whereas, a long-term disability plan typically pays anywhere from 50%-80% of pre-disability earnings, up to a maximum amount; and
Whereas, there is a robust marketplace for different types of Disability Insurance for consumers to find the most suitable policy:
NOW, THEREFORE, I [Insert Legislator Name], [Insert Legislator Title] of the State of [Insert State], do hereby proclaim the month of May [Insert Year] as Disability Insurance Awareness Month.
Sample Life Insurance Awareness Month Proclamation
WHEREAS, the vast majority of Americans recognize the importance of protecting their loved ones with life insurance, with 7 in 10 adults acknowledging they need coverage, yet only 52% report actually having life insurance; and
WHEREAS, in 2023, the life insurance industry paid out $90 billion to beneficiaries, delivering critical financial relief and peace of mind to families coping with the loss of a loved one; and
WHEREAS, despite understanding the value of life insurance, over 100 million Americans remain without adequate coverage, leaving many families financially vulnerable in the face of unexpected tragedy; and
WHEREAS, nearly 1 in 3 U.S. households would face financial hardship within a month of losing a primary wage earner, highlighting the essential role life insurance plays in a family’s long-term security; and
WHEREAS, during a time when economic uncertainty and rising living costs continue to challenge many families, life insurance provides an increasingly important safety net, especially as fewer Americans have sufficient emergency savings; and
WHEREAS, the nonprofit Life Happens and a coalition of leading life insurance companies and organizations have designated September [Insert Year] as “Life Insurance Awareness Month,” aimed at encouraging individuals to assess their coverage needs, seek guidance from licensed professionals, and take meaningful steps to protect their financial future and that of their loved ones:
NOW, THEREFORE, I, [Insert Legislator Name], [Insert Legislator Title] of the State of [Insert State], do hereby proclaim the month of September [Insert Year] as Life Insurance Awareness Month and urge all residents to learn more about life insurance and how it can help safeguard the people they care about most.
Sample Long Term Care Awareness Month Proclamation
Whereas, Long-Term Care Insurance covers a variety of services that help people live at home or in a Long-Term Care facility. These services range from assistance with daily activities to 24-hour care; and
Whereas, more Americans should consider making Long-Term Care Insurance part of their financial and health care planning; and
Whereas, nearly 70 percent of seniors over the age of 65 have a chance of requiring long-term care services in the future; and
Whereas, the median cost for one year in a private nursing home is $108,405, however more Americans have not saved enough to cover these costs, and in 2023 insurers paid $14.1 billion in Long-Term Care Insurance benefits, and
Whereas, under federal law, qualified Long-Term Care Insurance policies are treated the same as health insurance policies. Both premiums for Long-Term Care Insurance and out of pocket expenses may be deducted from federal income taxes if more than the 10 percent base for medical expense deductions:
NOW, THEREFORE, I [Insert Legislator Name], [Insert Legislator Title] of the State of [Insert State], do hereby proclaim the month of November, [Insert Year], as Long-Term Care Insurance Awareness Month.
