Disability insurance policies generally include a grace period of at least 30 days from the premium due date, during which the policyholder can make a late payment without losing coverage. This grace period ensures that minor payment delays do not immediately result in policy cancellation. Therefore, Melissa's policy would remain active and would only be subject to cancellation if she fails to pay within 30 days of the missed premium deadline.
Notices of termination are issued only after the grace period has lapsed, giving the policyholder additional time to remedy any missed payments.