Yes. In fact, as a self-employed person, disability insurance may be even more important for you than for the average employee. If you suffer an injury and are unable to work, you do not have the built-in luxury of paid sick leave to tide you over. Thus, you should take a serious look at your financial situation and decide whether your cash reserves are sufficient to carry you through an extended disability. If not, disability insurance may be a good idea for you.

If you choose to purchase it, disability insurance could be the only thing that prevents you from losing your home, your business, etc. If you are unable to work for an extended period of time because of an injury or illness, disability insurance provides a financial safety net by paying you monthly benefits until you are able to return to work. Since your business is likely your only source of income, your disability insurance policy should have as short a waiting period as possible. Several factors such as current income, health, occupation and waiting periods can affect the cost of this type of protection.