If you’re ever disabled, don’t be relying on the federal government for help. Federal disability benefits were never intended to cover more than very basic needs. The average Social Security Disability benefit is just $1,358 per month. And now it’s taking even longer to get approved. In prior years,
Court Ruling Highlights Importance of Disability Insurance for Women of Childbearing Age
Here's the deal A young woman in Florida was just a few weeks into a healthy pregnancy and purchased disability insurance from Reliance Standard. 38 weeks into her pregnancy, however, she had to be admitted to the hospital, complaining of headaches and high blood pressure and swelling of hands
Is Your Disability Protection Up to the Job?
Disability insurance protection is a critical component of a financial plan for most people – but especially for physicians. This is because doctors, dentists and other similarly-situated professionals generally have huge sums of money invested in education, need to be in reasonably good health in
Five Important Disability Insurance Riders Doctors Should Understand
Most of our readers understand the role of disability insurance in a doctor's or dentists overall financial plan. Most experts would agree that for those in a high-earning profession like medicine, who have already invested substantial financial resources into their education, disability insurance
Group Disability Vs. Individual Disability – What You Need to Know
My employer offers me disability insurance via a group plan. Why do I need my own policy? It’s terrific that your employer offers this important benefit to you. But there are important differences between a group disability plan designed to appeal to employers and an individual plan, designed
Common Disability Insurance Riders
A rider is a special feature or additional guarantee on top of a basic insurance policy. Some riders are available for free – you just have to check the appropriate box on the application. For other riders you may have to pay some additional monthly premium. But depending on your individual
The Different Types of Disability Insurance
Disability insurance is almost a must-have for any professional – especially those whose peak earning years are ahead of them. A freak accident, a bad break with a dreaded disease, or a problematic pregnancy can all disrupt or end a career that you spent most of your life preparing for – and less
What To Look For in a Physician’s Disability Insurance Policy
1.) An ‘own occupation’ definition of disability Most doctors are pretty active. If you’re like most doctors, you’re on your feet for much of the day. Surgical specialties and emergency medicine may require more activity than others, but few doctors are very sedentary in their