Term life insurance is the preferred choice of life insurance coverage for many physicians. It offers a straightforward and uncomplicated approach, providing immediate protection to your loved ones upon approval. Compared to whole life or permanent life insurance, term life plans are less complicated and more economical.

The advantages of term life insurance extend beyond safeguarding your family and leaving them a legacy should something happen to you. Consider some ways term life insurance can help provide more security in other aspects of your life.

Protect your family by not leaving them exposed to financial calamity should something happen to you. Bolster your life insurance by adding catastrophic accident coverage. The hustle and bustle of a busy practice and career can cause you to be so busy that some of the most basic precautions can be forgotten.The TMA Member Accidental Death & Dismemberment Plan is a convenient solution to help protect your family should a serious injury or death due to an accident happen to you.

Your career, family, and financial obligations are in a constant state of growth. Without warning, even when doing the most mundane tasks - from driving to work, traveling for a vacation or to a conference, a serious accident can occur. You may already have a life insurance benefit set up through your employer. But is it enough?

The loss of a family member can have both emotional and financial implications. If your family lost you to a sudden tragedy, would they also lose financial stability? Without adequate planning, your surviving family members may face difficulty covering daily expenses, mortgage payments, or education costs.

Term life insurance is a valuable financial tool that can help shield your family from economic distress in the event of your passing. It has many other uses too. For example, life insurance can help you meet other financial needs. Use life insurance to protect those who co-signed your education loans. It can be used as collateral to secure a loan to open a practice. If you’re practicing with partners, it can help protect your business interests. Life insurance can even help defray estate taxes and ensure you leave your family the financial legacy you intend for them.

Securing sufficient medical insurance coverage as you approach your 65th birthday is crucial. Even as a physician, deciding on which plan is right for you can be a complicated task. Fortunately, TMA Insurance Trust can help you examine your options when considering Medicare Supplement and Part D prescription insurance so that you can make informed decisions and avoid costly mistakes.

Waivers and options available during Open Enrollment can make it a beneficial time for physicians to get the group PPO health insurance coverage they prefer more affordably. However, it’s not the only opportunity during the year to access better health insurance while controlling costs.

As the cost of health insurance deductibles and copays continue to climb, families are absorbing more and more out-of-pocket costs. When a family member gets injured due to an accident, most medical health insurance plans only pay a portion of the bill, leaving you with the remaining balance. You can help protect your family and your finances with a TMA Member Accident Insurance plan.

TMA Member Accident Insurance is an excellent supplement to your family’s health insurance coverage to help pay for those out-of-pocket expenses related to unforeseen accidents.

Practically all physicians have health insurance. It’s regarded as essential to maintaining overall health. Having it in place allows you to access vital preventive care and seek treatment that can safeguard your life.

Dental insurance can be overlooked. Some physicians opt out of dental insurance, perhaps due to cost. In actuality, dental insurance can provide savings for those who visit the dentist regularly. Opting out of dental insurance creates a gap in your care that can have a significant impact on your health and wellness.

Women physicians need disability insurance to help protect their income. In fact, they may need it more than their male colleagues. Statistically, women are more prone to become disabled than their male counterparts, thus disability insurance rates are higher.¹ Research shows that over 22.3% of all disabilities for women are related to pregnancy.² Consequently, disability insurance premiums for an individual policy are typically 40-50% higher for women compared to the rates for men.³