In this episode of the Cover Your Assets podcast, host Billy Gwaltney discusses the critical importance of understanding medical records when applying for specialty disability coverage. He shares a real-life example of a physician's experience with the insurance underwriting process, emphasizing the need for accurate disclosure of medical history and the potential implications of miscommunication. The conversation highlights the role of insurance brokers, the nuances of HIPAA regulations, and the importance of being forthcoming with medical information to ensure a smooth application process.

Chapters

(00:20) Welcome

(03:26) The Importance of Accurate Disclosure in Applications

The Cover Your Assets Podcast is on a mission to help physicians like you get their disability insurance right. You've spent years of your life and hundreds of thousands of dollars to become a physician — this is the career that will give you and your family everything you've dreamed of! Don't let accidents, illness, or injury destroy your hard work and the life you deserve. You know you need to be insured, but how do you sort through the mountains of information when you barely have enough time to eat? On the Cover Your Assets Podcast, host Billy Gwaltney, head of Professional Planning Group, Inc., shows you exactly what you need to do to protect your income and way of life.

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