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Do Physicians Need to Buy Their Own Disability Insurance Policy if They Have an Employer Sponsored Plan?
Physicians should always have their own DI policy, but can stack it with an employer disability insurance plan for additional protection.
Umbrella Insurance for Physicians: What You Need To Know
Umbrella insurance is an essential part of a physician's asset protection strategy. We go over what it covers, when to buy a policy, & cost.
A Physician's Guide To Buying Life and Disability Insurance during Residency and Fellowship
When and why residents and fellows should buy disability and life insurance policies during residency, how and where to purchase it, & FAQs.
How Physicians, Graduating Residents, and Fellows Should Consider Using COBRA for Health Insurance Between Jobs
How physicians, graduating residents, and fellows can save on health insurance costs between jobs by leveraging COBRA as an option.
Guide To Purchasing Health Insurance on the Marketplace for Physicians Who Retire Early or Are Self-Employed
Purchasing health insurance on the Marketplace as a self employed or FIRE physician requires understanding options, costs, and alternatives.
Disability Insurance FAQs: Which Riders Should Physicians Get?
Popular disability insurance options include future increase, COLA, partial and residual benefit, own occupation, and catastrophic riders.
Should Physicians Buy Long Term Care Insurance?
While there are pros and cons of physicians buying long term care insurance policies, self-insuring may be a better alternative for many.
Disability Insurance FAQs: The Future Increase Option Rider
The future increase option rider in disability insurance policies lets you increase your benefit without needing medical underwriting again.
Disability Insurance FAQs: Do I Need Disability Insurance as a Physician If…?
Debunking common reasons physicians mistakenly state for why they think they don't need disability insurance
All About the Health Savings Account (HSA) for Physicians
The health savings account (HSA), how to maximize triple tax free benefits, and qualifications and contribution limits
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