Disability Insurance with a Pre-Existing Condition

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Pre-existing conditions are a common talking point when it comes to health insurance, and under current federal health care, they cannot deny you health insurance due to a pre-existing condition. When it comes to disability insurance however, there is a different set of rules. Depending on the specific condition and the insurance company, an individual … Read more

Does Disability Insurance Cover Mental Health?

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When it comes to disability insurance, coverage limitations and higher premiums are still common for physicians who have dealt with mental health issues. Mental health coverage is an important consideration when choosing a long-term disability plan, even if you don’t consider yourself likely to ever need this type of coverage. True own-occupation disability insurance provides … Read more

Valerie King’s Story

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Story of an ER Doctor When life happens, will you and your family be prepared? Find out how this single mother and ER doctor, Valerie King, M.D., managed when she found out she has ulcerative colitis. The video below goes into much more detail on her story and background. Request a disability insurance comparison quote … Read more

Feranmi Okanlami’s Story

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For physicians wondering why they need disability insurance, Feranmi Okanlami’s story is a personal example on how having coverage can save you from financial stress in a time of uncertainty. Work With Physicians Thrive Get Your Free Disability Insurance Quote! It’s easy! Start My Contract Review Get Financial Planning

Unpacking Short-Term vs. Long Term Disability Insurance for Doctors

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For physicians, comprehensive disability insurance is the cornerstone of prudent financial planning. While no one anticipates suffering an unexpected illness or injury, disability claims are more common than you might think. It’s estimated that one third of American workers will experience a disability that prevents them from working at some point in their career.

Why Doctors Need Own-Occupation Disability Insurance

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When it comes to disability insurance for doctors, they don’t create all plans equally. Most physicians and surgeons are well-aware of the importance of disability insurance. However, the key differences between employer-provided group plans and own-occupation insurance can be easy to overlook at first glance. These distinctions, often buried within subtle contractual language, can be … Read more

3 Tips for Picking Disability Insurance

Traditionally, they design an individual disability insurance policy to pay out benefits to replace lost income if a physician becomes too sick or injured to work in their specialty. When determining their ideal benefit amount, many physicians only consider their most basic living expenses, such as bills, rent, and groceries. While it is essential that … Read more

How Much Life Insurance Do You Need?

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Anyone with a family to protect understands the critical role life insurance plays in their financial plan – but how much? In determining the actual amount of coverage to provide essential protection needs, many people tend to adhere to simplistic rules-of-thumb, such as a “multiple of income,” which may leave them wondering if they own … Read more

The Doctor’s Life Podcast Episode 040- Should You Get Disability Insurance Without an Exam?

Do you need the disability insurance exam?

You have options when it comes to disability insurance. One of those is if you should take the disability insurance exam or not. What is actually in that medical exam and does it matter?
Justin Nabity is back in The Doctor’s Life Podcast studio to answer these questions. All episodes of The Doctor’s Life Podcast are available on iTunes, Android, and on SoundCloud. Make sure to subscribe and you will be the first to get new episodes of The Doctor’s Life Podcast.

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