If you're an independent physician, you might assume your only health insurance option is an individual HMO plan. But what if there is a better way?

When a serious diagnosis introduces expenses beyond traditional health insurance, including a high deductible, supplemental income support matters. The TMA Member Critical Illness Insurance plan, issued by the Prudential Insurance Company of America, is intended for situations like these. The following scenario* shows how this critical coverage can play out in practice.

As a dedicated physician, you spend your life caring for others. You know better than anyone that if a serious illness strikes close to home, affecting you or a loved one, the financial impact could be devastating. You have health insurance, of course. Yet, you also know that high deductibles, co–pays, and out–of–network costs can leave massive gaps in your financial protection.

TMA Insurance Trust is pleased to introduce EverTravel, a new travel insurance benefit now available to TMA members. Issued by Zurich American Insurance Company, EverTravel is a single annual policy designed to help protect your trips throughout the year without requiring separate coverage for each one.

Retirement marks an exciting new chapter, offering opportunities to pursue personal passions or spend more time with family. However, it also brings significant changes to your financial and insurance needs. After years of serving patients and building a career, it’s time to start thinking about how your insurance coverage needs will shift. The benefits you've relied on through your employer might no longer be available once you step away from practice.

An accident is always unexpected, but the high medical bills that typically follow don't have to be a financial surprise. For families with active lifestyles or children in sports, even great health insurance might leave you exposed. A trip to the emergency room for a broken bone or a sports injury can quickly result in a hefty bill for your deductible, copayments, and services your primary plan doesn't fully cover.

For many, dental insurance is the part of a health plan that often gets passed over, especially if your teeth have always been healthy. However, even preventive care like cleanings, X-rays, and the occasional unexpected procedure can bring costs that add up. If dental coverage wasn’t included when you renewed your health insurance, it creates a gap that affects both your protection and your budget. The good news? You can still add this valuable coverage.

Disability insurance can be hard to decode. And when the benefits physicians value most—like specialty-specific protection or the ability to increase coverage over time—are treated as costly extras, it’s easy to lose sight of whether your policy truly reflects the value of your income. The result? Coverage that’s more confusing and potentially more expensive than it should be.