Disability Insurance (new grad)

[jelee915]

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Hi all,

It has been an incredibly long time since I have posted here, but I was hoping to get some insight. I will be graduating this week and was wondering if other working PTs/newly graduated PTs have gotten or currently have disability insurance?

Much appreciated in advance!

 

[SATXDPT]

Hi all,

It has been an incredibly long time since I have posted here, but I was hoping to get some insight. I will be graduating this week and was wondering if other working PTs/newly graduated PTs have gotten or currently have disability insurance?

Much appreciated in advance!

Most employers offer short term and long term disability. I always opt in. If you are ever sick or injured and unable to work, how will you pay your bills? Even if you are permanently disabled, it takes at least 2 years to get SSI benefits with very few exceptions.

 

[jelee915]

Most employers offer short term and long term disability. I always opt in. If you are ever sick or injured and unable to work, how will you pay your bills? Even if you are permanently disabled, it takes at least 2 years to get SSI benefits with very few exceptions.

Thank you so much. Besides from disability from employers, do you have your own personal disability insurance as well?

 

[SATXDPT]

No, I have never made the effort to find a plan that was not tied to my employment.

 

[medi_cal_1994]

Here is an article explaining the difference between group and individual own-occupation policies: Understanding Group vs. Individual Disability Policies: Why Doctors Need Individual Coverage | DocPlanning

 

[Josephysio]

Most are associated with employee benefits, but considering job risks, you may want to take on a personal insurance