Does AARP Offer Short Term Disability Insurance? 
AARP does not offer any type of insurance - they are only a marketing organization . If you 're looking for short-term disability coverage , it can be secured in one of two ways : 1 -RRB- your employer -LRB- if they offer short-term disability insurance -RRB- 2 -RRB- an individual policy purchased through an insurance company If your employer offers it , it would likely be issued on a guaranteed-issue basis and not require any medical underwriting -LRB- assuming several factors such as size of group , etc. -RRB- . If you 're going to secure it through an insurance company , you will want to consult with an independent agent who has a strong background in disability insurance and can compare multiple companies for your . As disability insurance is a much more customizable type of coverage than other lines of insurance , it 's important to look at the details of available policies closely -LRB- e.g. what the requirements are that need to be met for a claim to be approved , the definition of disability under the policy , etc. -RRB- . Not all short-term policies are the same so it 's important to look at the programs beyond just the price . If you 'd like help with securing coverage , please send me a message via the contact me button next to my name and include your name and number . There is an agent in my group with an extensive knowledge of disability programs I can put you in touch with . I hope the information is helpful - please let me know if you have any other questions . Thanks very much . 