The impact inflation is having on goods and services is being felt in all sectors of the economy, including health care. As a result, the cost of your group health insurance is likely to increase when it comes time to renew your plan. Many physicians and practice owners are concerned about how increased rates will affect the amount of coverage they have and what they can offer to their staff. This may be the right time to get a second opinion to see if there is a better way to structure your group health insurance benefits.

Picture the scene. A couple is joyously awaiting the birth of their first child. As the weeks pass, excitement begins to build as they set up the nursery and start making lists of baby names. But underneath the thrill of being first time parents, financial worries begin to creep in. Hospital bills loom large on the horizon. How much will the health insurance policy cover? How much will the out-of-pocket costs be?

Health care is one of the largest expenses during retirement. Perhaps you’ve seen the numbers. A 65-year-old retiring today is expected to need over $300,000 for health-related expenses. A lot of those costs are for co-pays, and ever-increasing deductibles. These out-of-pocket costs are why many retirees secure a Medicare Supplement or Medigap policy, to help pay some of the expenses Original Medicare doesn’t cover.

How many times have you heard: Income protection is vital for every physician. 

Probably often enough that you may have tuned it out by now. But here are a few facts that could reinforce just how important it really is to have a good income protection strategy – especially if you’re in the early stages of your career.

Nearly all physicians are diligent about securing comprehensive health insurance coverage, yet a surprising number opt out of dental insurance. Overlooking this important coverage can have a significant impact on your health. 

As a physician, you understand better than most that prescription medications help protect both our health and quality of life. Yet prescriptions can be costly. Like all health-related expenses, prescription prices are rising and pose a growing challenge to retirement nest eggs.

Fortunately for those enrolled in Medicare, Part D coverage helps to significantly reduce the cost of medications. However, there are strict limitations on when you can enroll. To save the most on your prescriptions, it’s all about timing.

Summer is here. And with the warmer weather we see families getting out and enjoying more outdoor activities.

Many independent physicians prefer group PPO plans because of their flexibility and more comprehensive coverage. Physicians who do not have employees may think group PPO health insurance isn’t an option for them. TMA Insurance Trust has found solutions that can help put PPO coverage within reach.