Chapter 9 Critical Thinking Case 2 Luis and Dora Barillas Evaluate their Disability Income Needs Luis Barillas and his wife, Dora, have been married for two years and have a 1-year-old son. They live in Charlotte, North Carolina, where Luis works for Advanced Marketing Analytics. He earns $ 3,500 per month, of which he takes home $ 2,300. Luis and his family are entitled to receive the benefits provided by the company's group health insurance policy. In addition to major medical coverage, the policy provides a monthly disability income benefit amounting to 15 percent of the employee's average monthly take-home pay for the most recent 12 months prior to incurring the disability. (Note: Luis' average monthly take-home pay for the most recent year is equal to his current monthly take-home pay.) In case of complete disability, Luis would also be eligible for Social Security payments of $ 900 per month. Dora is also employed. She earns $ 900 per month after taxes by working part-time at a nearby grocery store. As a part- time employee, the store gives her no benefits. Should Luis become disabled, Dora would continue to work at her part- time job. If she became disabled, Social Security would provide monthly income of $400. Luis and Dora spend 90 percent of their combined take-home pay to meet their bills and provide for a variety of necessary items. They use the remaining 10 percent to fulfill their entertainment and savings goals. 1. How much, if any, additional disability income insurance does Luis require to ensure adequate protection against his becoming completely disabled? Use Worksheet 9.2 to assess his needs. 2. Does Dora need any disability income coverage? No Yes 3. What specific recommendations regarding disability income insurance would you give Luis and Dora to provide adequate protection for themselves and their child