Physicians Own-Occupation
Disability Insurance
Physicians Own Occ Disability Insurance designed for medical professionals. Own-occupation, long term, disability income insurance covers physicians in their specific line of work, and is only available through a limited number of insurance carriers.
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Physicians Own-Occ LTDI
Physicians can get a long term disability insurance policy (LTDI) with a true own-occupation definition of disability, and medical specialty language built into the contract.
If you have limited your occupation to the performance of the material and substantial duties of a single medical specialty, the carrier will consider that specialty to be your occupation.
LTD – Disability Insurance for Doctors Quotes
Because medical occupations and incomes can vary dramatically, it’s important that we understand your particular situation completely before quoting you. Use this link to let us quote you.
You spent a lot of your time and money to become a doctor, it makes sense to have a disability insurance plan specific to your own occupation. A properly structured, long-term disability income insurance policy will protect you and your medical specialty in the event of a sickness or injury.
Protect Your Greatest Asset with
Physicians Own-Occ Disability Insurance
Legacy Insurance Agency is an independent agency specializing in life and disability insurance for professionals. Protect your most valuable asset with disability insurance specific benefits for physicians and doctors.
- Physician
- Residents
- Interns
- Anesthesiologist
- Ophthalmologist
- Optometrist
- OBGYN
- Oncologist
- Dentist
- Dermatologist
- Emergency Room
- Radiologist
- Pathologist
- Surgeon
- Cardiologist
- Veterinarian
Own-Occupation – Sample Medical Specialties
- D.D.S. – Doctor of Dental Surgery
- D.M.D. – Doctor of Medical Dentistry
- D.O. – Doctor of Osteopathy
- D.P.M. – Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
- Dermatologists
- Cardiologists
- Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery
- Endocrinologists
- Gastroenterologists
- Surgeons
- Obstetrics and Gynecologists
- Osteopathic Surgeons
- M.D. – Medical Doctor
- O.D. – Dcctor of Optometry
- Urologists
Disabled? What are your chances?
You, disabled? What are your chances? It’s higher than you probably think.
You can ignore the problem, but it’s hard to ignore the facts:
- Just over 1 in 4 of today’s 20 year-olds will become disabled before they retire.
- Accidents are NOT usually the culprit. Back injuries, cancer, heart disease and other illnesses cause the majority of long-term absences.
Statistics from The Council for Disability Awareness
LIMRA International is the leading insurance marketing research organization. In a 2015 Insurance Barometer Study, they found that 61% of Americans believe most people need disability insurance, but only 26% actually own disability insurance.
Quote and Apply for Physicians Own-Occupation Disability Insurance
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See what you qualify for with a personal financial consultation. Or click this link for a brief call to learn more.
Student Loan Protection
Student loan protection offers more income replacement than with disability coverage alone. SLP is a smart and affordable way to keep your financial future on track.
Professionals such as physicians, surgeons, doctors, dentists and veterinarians are now graduating with, average student loan debt approaching $200,000.
Losing the ability to work can lead to debt and other significant financial problems, especially if this happens early in your career.
Legacy Insurance Agency offers the finest long term disability policies from the nation’s most respected carriers.
*Statistics from the Social Security Administration
Protect Your Paycheck
How long can you afford to go without a paycheck?
Even if you have disability insurance through your employer, it may not be enough. And, if your employer pays a portion of the premium, benefits will be taxable.
Individual coverage paid for with after-tax dollars, generally offers benefit payments income tax free.
Disability Insurance Tax Considerations
The taxation of premiums and benefits for disability income (DI) insurance policies can vary. Taxation will depend on the ownership choice, beneficiary designations, and whether the policy is personally purchased or provided by an employer.
For business owners, disability insurance products can solve many business problems or fulfill personal and business objectives in a potentially tax-advantaged manner.
Individual disability income insurance through a personal purchase. As a general rule, the premiums paid for a DI insurance policy are not a tax-deductible expense. However, DI benefits are typically received income tax-free. This ensures that the policy owner receives the policy’s benefits during the time of a disability claim.
An owner employee may also maintain an individual DI insurance policy paid for by the business. Personal tax consequences and the tax consequences to the business depend on the structure of the business.