INCOME NEEDS:
If your client chooses to receive regular monthly pay-outs their life expectancy following a disability is no longer a concern and there is no risk of benefits being reduced. Benefit pay-outs are thus guaranteed until the chosen retirement age, even on death before the chosen retirement age, the outstanding pay-out is converted into a lump sum and paid as a final claim.
LUMP SUM NEEDS:
If your client wants access to a lump sum, e.g. to settle debt, then they can convert part of or all their income pay-outs into a lump sum pay-out, at any stage once they qualify.