Ankylosing spondylitis (rheumatoid spondylitis)
An inflammatory autoimmune disease causing varying degrees of arthritis mainly in the spine and sacroiliac joints.
Things to consider
- Severity
- Age at diagnosis
- Type of treatment
- Extra-articular manifestations
- Length of disability leave
- Limitations
- Occupation
- Related conditions (nervous disorder, etc.)
What response can you expect?
- Life
- Critical illness
- Disability
- Healthcare
| Mild: | standard |
| Moderate: | standard to +75 |
| Severe: | rated +75 to +150 or declined |
| Mild: | standard |
| Moderate: | rated +50 to +100 |
| Severe: | rated +100 or declined |
| Mild or moderate: | rated +25 to +50 with exclusion and waiting period of at least 90 days and limitation on the benefit period may be offered or declined |
| Severe: | declined |