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As a physician, your hands, your specialized knowledge, and your ability to practice are your most valuable assets. Years of intensive study and immense financial investment often involving substantial student loan debt culminate in a career built on earning potential that is significantly higher than average.
But what happens if an illness or injury prevents you from performing the specific duties of your specialty, such as a surgeon losing fine motor skills? Standard disability policies often fall short. This is where DrsChoices steps in, providing the specialized protection you need. We understand that for doctors, only True Own Occupation disability insurance offers the complete peace of mind necessary to safeguard your future and the lifestyle you have worked so hard to build.
Understanding “True Own Occupation”
The phrase “True Own Occupation” is the gold standard of disability insurance and a must for doctors. It is the difference among less comprehensive coverages that this definition states that you are fully disabled if you are unable to perform those duties for your medical specialty, even if you work elsewhere full-time.
For instance, a full pension would be paid to a cardiologist no longer able to perform invasive procedures, whether teaching or consulting is pursued. Preserve Your Specialized Income and Professional Identity. This critical difference safeguards your specialty income and professional identity, so that you are working with the insurance when it matters most.
The Unique Financial Risks Doctors Face
Doctors practice under a particularly heavy financial load, which requires good disability insurance. Most doctors have significant debt, often hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth, and face the prospect that this looming opportunity cost which is enormous in any chosen profession, will explode into a larger payment for decades to come.
A disability acquired later in life can put a stop to income unique to your field while leaving you on the hook for paying back debt and covering living costs. Counting on basic “Any Occupation” coverage, which only pays out when you are completely unable to work any job, is a dicey bet. Drs Choices understands this unique financial vulnerability and designs its policies to safeguard your income stream according to your medical specialty.
Key Features That Set Drs Choices Apart
Choosing the right policy means looking beyond the basic definition of disability. Drs Choices is dedicated to offering riders and features that provide maximum flexibility and protection tailored specifically for medical professionals. These enhancements ensure that your policy adapts to the evolving nature of your career and provides benefits even when a full disability claim might not apply.
- True Own Occupation: Offers the truest form of own occupation coverage that would pay benefits if you can’t work as a physician in your specialty – even if you work somewhere else.
- Enhanced Partial Disability Benefit Rider: Pays you benefits if you can still work part-time or in a limited capacity as a result of your illness or injury, helping to replace lost income during recovery or while transitioning back to work.
- Future Increase Option (FIO) Rider: This rider gives you the ability to increase your death benefit at multiple points in time down the line without additional medical underwriting to consider your increased earning power.
- Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) Rider: Protects your purchasing power by increasing your benefit payments over time to help keep up with inflation during a long-term claim.
GSI Programs: The Residents and Fellows Advantage
One of the best things about Drs. Choices is their offering of special Guaranteed Standard Issue (GSI) programs. Please note that these programs are for Attending Physicians, Residents and Fellows at the partner institutions. The enormous benefit of GSI is that medical professionals in good health can lock down very comprehensive coverage with minimal underwriting.
This is a huge advantage, especially for those younger physicians who have existing conditions or even just want an easier application process. This cornerstone, specialized protection locked for life, often at a discounted rate and in the bargain, is sound financial planning that Drs. Choices helps you achieve through our institutional relationships.
Beyond Disability: Comprehensive Protection for Physicians
While physicians will always rely on specialty-specific disability coverage as the foundation for protecting one’s financial security, a comprehensive approach needs to address other vital protective elements. Dr.’s Choices also provides no-obligation quotes and advice for other important insurance products, so you can be sure of your financial safety net.
We go beyond Life Insurance to provide a variety of options that fit a range of needs, from Health and Dental to Vision. In keeping all members of your financial team on the same page, you can access the depth and breadth of experience from a specialist who knows what demands will be placed on your finances by the medical profession.
FAQs
What is the main difference between “Own Occupation” and “Any Occupation” disability policies?
Own Occupation covers you if you can’t perform your specific medical specialty. Any Occupation only covers you if you can’t do any job.
As a Resident, why should I buy a policy now?
To lock in lower rates while you are young and healthy, and to access GSI (Guaranteed Standard Issue) programs with easier underwriting.
How does the Enhanced Partial Disability Benefit Rider work?
It pays benefits if an injury/illness forces you to work reduced hours or capacity, compensating for your lost income.
Conclusion
For doctors, the choice of whom to trust with your financial future is as important as any clinical diagnosis. Drs Choices is more than insurance; we offer a unique perspective on the financial consequences of your career. With the focus on True Own Occupation coverage, along with critical riders such as Enhanced Partial Disability, we protect your greatest asset, your ability to earn a living. Don’t roll the dice with your financial security on a generic policy. Don’t delay this important decision any longer. Safeguard your specialty-specific income and keep your peace of mind. Call DrsChoices.com today to get an individualized, all-inclusive policy for the dedicated doctor.
