Disability Insurance Roulette: Why is it So Hard to Collect on My Policy?

Disability Insurance Roulette: Why is it So Hard to Collect on My Policy? is organized by Dentaltown, L.L.C.

Released: 05/17/2017
Expiration Date: 06/30/2025

Overview:
One-third of Americans will become disabled long enough to be eligible for disability insurance benefits. That number is even higher for dentists. 3 in 4 dentists suffer from musculoskeletal conditions, resulting in nearly half of all dentists having to shorten their work hours at some point in their career. While occupational hazards are unusually high for dentists, they are unfortunately quite vulnerable when it comes to having their disability claims denied.

This course discusses why it is so difficult for dentists to have their disability claims accepted and how to avoid the most common mistakes made by dentists when filing disability claims. Also covered are key provisions to look for in disability insurance policies, and will provide an overview of the disability claims process. Finally, the course will discuss how disability insurance claims are investigated and administered and identify common strategies used by insurance companies to deny claims.

Educational Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to achieve the following:
• Understand key provisions in their disability policies;
• Understand the steps in the disability claims process;
• Approach the claims process in an informed manner;
• Have an understanding of the history of the disability insurance industry; and
• Understand the top mistakes made when filing claims for disability insurance benefits and how to avoid them.

2.0 CE Credits