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Elimination/Waiting Period:

Length of time you must be disabled before benefits start – typically 90 days

Benefit Period:

Length of time your policy pays benefits while you are disabled, usually to age 65 or 67.

Exclusions/Limitations:

Situations in which your policy will not pay benefits.

Riders:

Add extra features to your policy.

Residual or Partial Disability Riders:

Help you weather any storm by paying benefits even when you’re not totally disabled, if you have a partial loss of income.

The Definition is the heart of your policy. It determines how and when your policy pays. For doctors, the OWN OCCUPATION / SPECIALTY SPECIFIC definition is the gold standard.
Portability:

When you walk away from your job, you take your coverage with you.

Increase Options:

Allow you to increase coverage in the future without medical underwriting.

Benefit Amount:

How much will you receive per month in the event of a disability.

COLA Riders

Provides Cost of Living Adjustments.

As a Resident/Fellow, you have a limited opportunity to secure affordable disability insurance with robust features and no medical underwriting. Ask us how!

disability insurance definitions
Elimination/Waiting Period:

Length of time you must be disabled before benefits start – typically 90 days

Benefit Period:

Length of time your policy pays benefits while you are disabled, usually to age 65 or 67.

Exclusions/Limitations:

Situations in which your policy will not pay benefits.

Portability:

When you walk away from your job, you take your coverage with you.

Riders:

Add extra features to your policy. Residual or Partial Disability Riders: Help you weather any storm by paying benefits even when you’re not totally disabled, if you have a partial loss of income.

The Definition is the heart of your policy. It determines how and when your policy pays. For doctors, the OWN OCCUPATION / SPECIALTY SPECIFIC definition is the gold standard.
Benefit Amount:

How much you will receive per month in the event of disability.

COLA Rider:

Provides Cost of Living Adjustments.

Increase Options:

Allow you to increase coverage in the future without medical underwriting.

As a Resident/Fellow, you have a limited opportunity to secure affordable disability insurance with robust features and no medical underwriting. Ask us how!