Court reporters probably don’t think of disability insurance right away. But, they should.
Why, John? I am healthy. Disability insurance is only for those who get hurt or sick.
You just answered your own question.
Sure, you are healthy, and you probably think a disability can’t happen to you.
However, have you ever thought about what could happen if you could no longer do your job?
Have you ever thought about what would happen if you became sick, ill, injured, and disabled? Moreover, how does that disability affect your family and future?
How would you pay your bills if you could not work?
In today’s fast-paced and specialized work environment, your ability to earn an income is often your most valuable asset. For professionals such as physicians, attorneys, engineers, skilled tradesmen, entertainers, and executives, protecting this asset is not optional—it’s essential. That’s where own occupation disability insurance comes in.
As a podiatrist, your work is hands-on and busy. Most podiatrists don’t wake up in the morning and think, “Today is the day I’m going to look into disability insurance.”
Many women want to know their short-term disability insurance options when they are pregnant and getting ready for childbirth and maternity leave.