Simon was working as a bricklayer earning $3,500 after-tax per month before he suffered an accident that left him partially disabled and unable to do manual labour. He found a clerical position, which paid $1,500 after-tax per month. He had a typical disability insurance contract that specifies a maximum monthly non-taxable total disability payment of $3,000 and that provides benefits for partial disability. How much did his insurance company pay him after the accident in monthly accident benefits? a) $0 b) $1,500 c) $1,714 d) $3,000