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Physician Residual Disability

Physician Residual Disability Benefit Critical for Max Protection

May 20, 2013

Story at-a-glance Nearly half of physician disabilities are partial, not total—yet many policies don’t fully cover partial income loss.Residual (partial) disability benefits vary widely between insurance companies and may not work well for self-employed physicians.Without a recovery rider,

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May is Physician Disability Insurance Awareness Month

May 15, 2013

Story at-a-glance MSK conditions like arthritis and back pain are a leading cause of physician disability.Many doctors rely on group or outdated coverage that may fall short when they need it most.Repetitive clinical work puts physicians at higher risk for joint-related conditions.Use

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Physicians Should Base Disability Insurance on Reality, not Rules of Thumb

February 6, 2013

Story at-a-glance Physicians need specialty-specific protection, especially with a 1 in 8 chance of being disabled before age 65.Don’t rely on rules of thumb—benefit amounts and elimination periods must match your actual expenses and savings.Monthly benefits should reflect real needs, not just

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Will Your Disability Policy Protect You at the Next Level?

February 1, 2013

Story at-a-glance Physician income can skyrocket post-residency, making early disability coverage quickly outdated.Standard policies may only cover a fraction of a physician’s new, higher income—creating a serious gap in protection.Future increase riders are key, allowing coverage boosts

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Disability Insurance for Military Doctors: Military Doctors May Lose Coverage

November 19, 2012

Story at-a-glance Military doctors lose key disability protections once they leave active duty—especially for non-service-related issues.VA disability coverage requires documentation during service, making post-separation claims difficult to win.Undiagnosed conditions can surface later,

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Why Medical Students Need Disability Insurance

November 8, 2012

Story at-a-glance Medical students face major financial risk—most carry $119K–$150K+ in student debt with little to no income.Rising tuition and stagnant physician salaries have widened the debt-to-income gap.A disability in med school can derail your future, with no savings or income to fall

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Dovetail Your Disability and Health Coverage

October 18, 2012

Story at-a-glance Integrating health and disability insurance helps employees better navigate illness, injury, and financial risk.Early symptom care reduces disability risk—when employees understand their health benefits, they seek treatment sooner.Out-of-pocket medical costs add up fast, even

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Doctor Disability Insurance: Will Your Coverage Keep Up With Your Income?

October 10, 2012

Story at-a-glance Your income will grow—your disability insurance should too or you risk being underinsured.Most policies don’t adjust over time, leaving high earners stuck with outdated benefits.Future increase riders let your coverage grow without reapplying or requalifying.Inflation and

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