In this of Cover Your Assets, host Billy Gwaltney clarifies how disability insurance rates are determined, why they vary between brokers, and how to ensure you're getting the best coverage without overpaying. Physician listeners will learn what to look for in policies and how to compare offers effectively.

Chapters

00:20 Welcome

02:36 The Importance of Coverage Details

03:58 Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Insurance Quotes

The Cover Your Assets Podcast is on a mission to help physicians like you get their disability insurance right. You've spent years of your life and hundreds of thousands of dollars to become a physician — this is the career that will give you and your family everything you've dreamed of! Don't let accidents, illness, or injury destroy your hard work and the life you deserve. You know you need to be insured, but how do you sort through the mountains of information when you barely have enough time to eat? On the Cover Your Assets Podcast, host Billy Gwaltney, head of Professional Planning Group, Inc., shows you exactly what you need to do to protect your income and way of life.

For more tips and advice, connect with the CYA Podcast on YouTube and visit the Professional Planning Group online. Stay up to date with Billy on Facebook and LinkedIn.

If you have questions, feedback, or just want to connect, email Billy at billy@ownoccdisability.com.

In this episode of Cover Your Assets, Billy Gwaltney addresses whether residents and fellows should wait until graduation to purchase guaranteed standard issue disability insurance. He covers the benefits, timing, and strategic considerations for securing disability coverage during training using his expertise in disability insurance.

Chapters

(00:20) Welcome

(03:04) The Importance of Securing Coverage Early

(05:54) Navigating the Risks of Waiting for Insurance

The Cover Your Assets Podcast is on a mission to help physicians like you get their disability insurance right. You've spent years of your life and hundreds of thousands of dollars to become a physician — this is the career that will give you and your family everything you've dreamed of! Don't let accidents, illness, or injury destroy your hard work and the life you deserve. You know you need to be insured, but how do you sort through the mountains of information when you barely have enough time to eat? On the Cover Your Assets Podcast, host Billy Gwaltney, head of Professional Planning Group, Inc., shows you exactly what you need to do to protect your income and way of life.

For more tips and advice, connect with the CYA Podcast on YouTube and visit the Professional Planning Group online. Stay up to date with Billy on Facebook and LinkedIn.

If you have questions, feedback, or just want to connect, email Billy at billy@ownoccdisability.com.

On this episode of the Cover Your Assets podcast, Billy Gwaltney dives into a crucial topic for medical professionals: the eligibility rules for Ameritas GSI, or Guaranteed Standard Issue, disability insurance for residents and fellows. If you’re a physician in training, knowing the nuances of this insurance can provide the financial security you need. In this episode, Billy uses his expertise in disability insurance to break down the key eligibility requirements and tips to avoid common pitfalls.

Keywords

Disability Insurance, Ameritas GSI, Medical Residency, Physician Coverage, Fellows

The Cover Your Assets Podcast is on a mission to help physicians like you get their disability insurance right. You've spent years of your life and hundreds of thousands of dollars to become a physician — this is the career that will give you and your family everything you've dreamed of! Don't let accidents, illness, or injury destroy your hard work and the life you deserve. You know you need to be insured, but how do you sort through the mountains of information when you barely have enough time to eat? On the Cover Your Assets Podcast, host Billy Gwaltney, head of Professional Planning Group, Inc., shows you exactly what you need to do to protect your income and way of life.

For more tips and advice, connect with the CYA Podcast on YouTube and visit the Professional Planning Group online. Stay up to date with Billy on Facebook and LinkedIn.

If you have questions, feedback, or just want to connect, email Billy at billy@ownoccdisability.com.

On this episode of the Cover Your Assets podcast, Billy Gwaltney explores critical financial strategies for physicians, focusing on an often-overlooked topic: the knockout questions related to missed work when applying for Guardian's Guaranteed Standard Issue (GSI) disability insurance. As a disability insurance specialist, Billy breaks down the crucial aspects of GSI, including what you need to know to safeguard your coverage.

Keywords

Disability Insurance, Guardian GSI, Medical Residency, Physician Coverage, Insurance Eligibility

The Cover Your Assets Podcast is on a mission to help physicians like you get their disability insurance right. You've spent years of your life and hundreds of thousands of dollars to become a physician — this is the career that will give you and your family everything you've dreamed of! Don't let accidents, illness, or injury destroy your hard work and the life you deserve. You know you need to be insured, but how do you sort through the mountains of information when you barely have enough time to eat? On the Cover Your Assets Podcast, host Billy Gwaltney, head of Professional Planning Group, Inc., shows you exactly what you need to do to protect your income and way of life.

For more tips and advice, connect with the CYA Podcast on YouTube and visit the Professional Planning Group online. Stay up to date with Billy on Facebook and LinkedIn.

If you have questions, feedback, or just want to connect, email Billy at billy@ownoccdisability.com.

This episode of Cover Your Assets with your host Billy Gwaltney explores the eligibility rules for Guardian's Guaranteed Standard Issue (GSI) Disability Insurance for residents and fellows, clarifying common misconceptions and providing practical guidance.

Chapters:

(00:20) Welcome

(00:25 Understanding Guardian's Guaranteed Standard Issue (GSI) Disability Insurance

(03:42) Eligibility Criteria for GSI Disability Insurance

(06:33) Navigating the GSI Application Process

The Cover Your Assets Podcast is on a mission to help physicians like you get their disability insurance right. You've spent years of your life and hundreds of thousands of dollars to become a physician — this is the career that will give you and your family everything you've dreamed of! Don't let accidents, illness, or injury destroy your hard work and the life you deserve. You know you need to be insured, but how do you sort through the mountains of information when you barely have enough time to eat? On the Cover Your Assets Podcast, host Billy Gwaltney, head of Professional Planning Group, Inc., shows you exactly what you need to do to protect your income and way of life.

For more tips and advice, connect with the CYA Podcast on YouTube and visit the Professional Planning Group online. Stay up to date with Billy on Facebook and LinkedIn.

If you have questions, feedback, or just want to connect, email Billy at billy@ownoccdisability.com.

In this episode, Billy Gwaltney delves into the complexities of disability benefits, focusing on the implications of having insufficient coverage when faced with disability. It highlights the importance of understanding policy features such as cost of living adjustments and the limitations that come into play once a person becomes disabled.

The Cover Your Assets Podcast is on a mission to help physicians like you get their disability insurance right. You've spent years of your life and hundreds of thousands of dollars to become a physician — this is the career that will give you and your family everything you've dreamed of! Don't let accidents, illness, or injury destroy your hard work and the life you deserve. You know you need to be insured, but how do you sort through the mountains of information when you barely have enough time to eat? On the Cover Your Assets Podcast, host Billy Gwaltney, head of Professional Planning Group, Inc., shows you exactly what you need to do to protect your income and way of life.

For more tips and advice, connect with the CYA Podcast on YouTube and visit the Professional Planning Group online. Stay up to date with Billy on Facebook and LinkedIn.

If you have questions, feedback, or just want to connect, email Billy at billy@ownoccdisability.com.

In this episode, Billy Gwaltney discusses the intricacies of insurance coverage during claims, particularly focusing on the limitations of increasing coverage based on salary changes. He explains the formula used by companies to determine eligibility for coverage and the stipulations surrounding benefit increase riders.

The Cover Your Assets Podcast is on a mission to help physicians like you get their disability insurance right. You've spent years of your life and hundreds of thousands of dollars to become a physician — this is the career that will give you and your family everything you've dreamed of! Don't let accidents, illness, or injury destroy your hard work and the life you deserve. You know you need to be insured, but how do you sort through the mountains of information when you barely have enough time to eat? On the Cover Your Assets Podcast, host Billy Gwaltney, head of Professional Planning Group, Inc., shows you exactly what you need to do to protect your income and way of life.

For more tips and advice, connect with the CYA Podcast on YouTube and visit the Professional Planning Group online. Stay up to date with Billy on Facebook and LinkedIn.

If you have questions, feedback, or just want to connect, email Billy at billy@ownoccdisability.com.

In this episode, Billy Gwaltney discusses the implications of canceling a disability insurance policy, emphasizing that while it is possible to cancel, it is not advisable. He highlights the importance of maintaining such coverage for financial security in case of disability, arguing that the money saved from canceling is often not invested wisely and may not provide the same level of protection as the insurance policy itself.

The Cover Your Assets Podcast is on a mission to help physicians like you get their disability insurance right. You've spent years of your life and hundreds of thousands of dollars to become a physician — this is the career that will give you and your family everything you've dreamed of! Don't let accidents, illness, or injury destroy your hard work and the life you deserve. You know you need to be insured, but how do you sort through the mountains of information when you barely have enough time to eat? On the Cover Your Assets Podcast, host Billy Gwaltney, head of Professional Planning Group, Inc., shows you exactly what you need to do to protect your income and way of life.

For more tips and advice, connect with the CYA Podcast on YouTube and visit the Professional Planning Group online. Stay up to date with Billy on Facebook and LinkedIn.
If you have questions, feedback, or just want to connect, email Billy at billy@ownoccdisability.com.