Category: Short Term Disability Insurance

Physicians Need to Consider Short-Term Disability Insurance Offerings for Themselves and Staff at Their Practice

Running any business comes with challenges, and operating a successful medical practice is no exception. It is necessary to consider the details and policies specific to the medical profession in order to protect patients and their private information. However, those in charge of a medical practice cannot ignore the regular business components that keep a business running smoothly. This includes hiring and retaining the staff necessary to keep your medical practice functional. One consideration in attracting the staff necessary for your medical practice is providing a compensation package to attract and successfully employ medical staff including physicians, nurses, and other […]

Short-Term Disability Insurance Benefits for Doctors Facing Their Own Surgical Treatment

Anyone can get sick or injured at any time, including doctors. When illness or injury occurs, it is imperative to get the necessary medical treatment to aid in recovery, which sometimes includes surgery and ongoing care. As a doctor, you are well aware of frequent timeframes for the recovery of surgical patients. Recovery cannot be rushed, and the patient will return to daily activities and work activities when their health allows. Many doctors even prohibit their patients from returning to the workplace so that proper recovery can be well underway or complete by the time the patient does return to […]

Back Injuries Hurt Physicians and Their Patients

Back injuries are a common health problem. Our spines are responsible for so much of our mobility and activities of daily life. When someone experiences a back injury, it may be immediately disabling or become disabling over time. When back injuries are compounded, pain and limited mobility can quickly become a completely disabling condition.  People have different tolerances and experiences when it comes to pain and limited physical capacity.  It may be difficult to identify precisely when a condition reaches the point of becoming disabling.  Thus, it is critical that injured doctors seek medical advice and appropriate care for these […]

Short-Term Disability Insurance Benefits Provide Financial Relief to Cancer Patients

A cancer diagnosis can quickly unsettle any individual. Uncertainty and fear creep into patients’ and caregivers’ minds as they face this new medical challenge. The good news is that medicine is constantly evolving, and new treatments for cancer have given new hope to patients and families. In some instances, treatment may only take a few months, and resolve before long-term disability insurance takes effect. Reviewing your insurance policy with the experienced legal team at Seltzer & Associates can help you prepare for filing a claim for long-term disability insurance benefits. Short-term disability insurance benefits can help a cancer patient lessen […]