Between patient schedules, practice management, and retirement planning, finding time to make a decision regarding Medicare is a challenge for any physician. However, with Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) running from October 15 to December 7, taking a few minutes to review your options can prevent costly coverage mistakes.
We’ve all done it. You sign up for a streaming app, a gym membership, or extra cloud storage, and with your busy schedule as a physician, you quickly forget about it. Then, quietly, that recurring charge hits your credit card every 30 days while you aren’t looking.
It’s late December. You’ve just wrapped up a demanding week at the clinic, your bags are packed, and you’re navigating a busy airport terminal for a long-awaited family trip. Then comes the announcement. Your connecting flight is delayed indefinitely, and your luggage is stuck two states away.
An unexpected injury or health crisis can test the foundation of your practice overnight. If you had to step away from your practice today, what state would it be in 30, 60, or 90 days from now?
Many physicians continue practicing well beyond age 65. If you're one of them, deciding whether to remain on your practice's group health plan or to enroll in Medicare may seem straightforward—but the right decision often depends on your practice's size.
Every day, Texas physicians care for patients and families through some of life's most important moments. But the work of caring for others comes with responsibilities of its own. The demands of medicine don't end when the workday does, affecting your well-being, your finances, your professional responsibilities, and the people who depend on you.
Many physicians find themselves trying to balance two realities — helping protect their family’s financial future while searching for disability insurance that still feels financially realistic in an increasingly expensive market. For a 40-year-old physician seeking a $15,000 monthly disability benefit, coverage from a leading carrier can average around $971 per month.*
It’s the time of year when travel plans start coming together. Maybe it’s a long weekend with your spouse in the mountains, time with your kids or grandkids at the beach, or a trip abroad that you’ve been looking forward to. It’s time you’ve set aside for yourself and your loved ones, and the last thing you want is for something unexpected to get in the way.
