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I have a pre-existing condition. Can I still get disability insurance?

December 20, 2018

Disability insurance isn’t like major medical insurance post-Obamacare. While major medical carriers have to take all comers, regardless of their medical history (provided they apply during an open enrollment or special enrollment period), disability insurance is still medically underwritten. That

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Definitions Matter – Especially the Definition of Own Occ Disability Insurance

September 10, 2018

Nearly every insurance expert will advise doctors it’s important to own a disability insurance policy with an “own occ” (own occupation) definition of disability written into the contract. That’s in contrast to the less desirable “any occupation” definition included in many contracts.For physicians,

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Details Matter: Doctors Should Own Their Own “Own Occupation” Disability Insurance

February 8, 2018

Importance of Own Occupation Disability InsuranceWhen it comes to protecting your income against the risk of injury or disability, having the right policy matters. As a physician, chances are good that your ability to earn an income hinges on your physical ability to do things like these:Remain on

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Doctors: Don’t Count on Uncle Sam if You’re Disabled

January 23, 2018

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 $1,173 per month. And now it’s taking even longer to get approved.In prior years,

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Association Sponsored Disability Insurance

September 29, 2017

I talk to a lot of physicians who are comparing individual disability insurance to a plan offered by their medical association (AMA, ADA, etc.).At first glance, Association Disability Insurance seems to offer physician-friendly, own-occupation coverage at a fraction of the cost of some other types

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The Most Dangerous Myths About Insurance Coverage

August 24, 2017

Myths About Insurance CoverageWhen it comes to insurance coverage, what you don’t know may not kill you – but it can cost an awful lot of money.Unfortunately, there are a number of myths and misconceptions that even very highly educated people have about insurance and what it covers and doesn’t

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Why Doctors Should Consider Residual Disability Insurance Benefits

August 8, 2017

Not all disabilities completely knock people out of the work force. In fact, many disabled individuals are able to eventually return to work, or continue to work in a limited setting. But their disabilities still result in a substantial hit to their earnings, compared to what they were earning

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Is Your Disability Protection Up to the Job?

June 22, 2017

Disability insurance 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 order to

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