Emma's Story In the bustling city of Philadelphia, there was a dedicated OB/GYN resident named Emma. Her days were long, her responsibilities immense, but her passion for women’s health drove her to excel. Emma, in the third year of her residency, decided to take a step that many overlook: she
Locum Tenens Disability Insurance
Disability insurance for locum tenens doctors are policies that provide income protection ifyou're unable to work due to a disabling illness or injury. This is critical for locum tenens doctors, whose income streams can be more erratic than their permanently-employed counterparts.Unlike traditional
Resident Disability Insurance: Protecting Medical Residents from a Costly Gamble
Resident disability insurance can secure your financial future. Without it, you run the risk of losing... big time. Dr. Jennings, a fourth-year resident in plastic surgery, was at home in her kitchen. While unloading her dishwasher, she dropped a coffee cup. She reached down to try to catch it
The 8 Most Important Questions to Ask Before Buying Disability Insurance
Before you buy disability insurance - be sure to ask these eight questions: 1. How does the disability insurance policy determine if I’m disabled? The best plans define disability as a sickness or injury that prevents you from performing the duties of your own occupation or medical/dental
Medical School Loans: How will they affect disability insurance benefits?
You knew those medical school loans were going to be a drain on your lifestyle when you took them out, but what happens if you become disabled and can’t work as a doctor after graduating or you become disabled before graduating? If you’ve been a good planner, you already have purchased some form
I have a pre-existing condition. Can I still get disability insurance?
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
Different Types of Own Occupation Disability Insurance
Nearly every insurance expert will advise doctors it’s important to own a disability insurance policy with an 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, an own
How to Reduce Your Chance of a Disability Claim Denial
When 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 your feet for much of the day. Retain