Doctor Disability: Expanded Hours Linked to Lower Health Costs Primary care physicians traditionally have a very set schedule; Monday through Friday, nine to five, five days a week. Some may be on call through the weekend, but most likely patients visit the emergency room or urgent care center if
Buy Doctor Disability Early in Life
Buy Doctor Disability Early in Life A groundbreaking study by the National Disability Institute and the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America reveals that three out of four people diagnosed with multiple sclerosis experience financial hardship and more than two thirds are subject to financial
Doctor Disability: Social Security Lax on Disability Claims
Doctor Disability: Social Security Lax on Disability ClaimsPhysicians and dentists avoid getting doctor disability insurance for a number of reasons. Many think that disability won’t happen to them. Others will rely on workers comp or Social Security disability payments. But the reality is
Why Do You Need Doctor Disability Insurance?
Why Do You Need Doctor Disability Insurance?Disability is commonly associated with accidents. The idea of an accident tends to elicit a “Oh that’ll never happen to me” response rather than actual concern. Yet disability covers more than that- the majority of disability is caused by illness. Over 15
Why Offer Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance?
An employee is three times more likely to suffer a long-term disability before age 65 than to die by that age. The average annual financial loss from a dental problem is $600, while the annual loss of income from a disability can equal your total income. Of all voluntary benefits employers offer,
Physician Disability: Third Year Education
Physician Disability: Third Year Education Medical students spend their time soaking up as much information as possible, constantly trying to prepare for the future. We’ve talked about the importance of starting early, to get physician disability insurance to cover any potential downfall you could
Physician Disability: Don’t Overlook Disability Insurance
Physician Disability: Don't Overlook Disability Insurance Auto, homeowners, health & life insurance; the necessity of these insurance lines is well known. But what about physician disability insurance? The broad definition of disability coverage is a coverage that replaces lost earnings if
Physician Disability Insurance: Preventing Burnout
Physician Disability Insurance: Preventing Physician BurnoutWe discussed in a previous blog the strenuous effects stress can have on a physician. The best method to avoid burnout is preparation. From lifestyle choices, to work-life balance and protecting yourself with physician disability insurance,