Guardian Life Insurance Offers Student Loan Protection Program

Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, parent company of Berkshire Life Insurance Company of America, recently launched a new program offering medical and dental professionals insurance for student loans in the event of total disability. This program, which can pay up to $2,000 per month in student loan payments is available to those with advanced degrees – including those in the dental and medical industries – and to new and future practitioners for whom this kind of protection can seem quite appealing. Understanding that most graduates will begin practicing with an increasingly heavy debt load, Guardian represented the program as a simple preventative solution – but will this “win-win” policy be there when you need it?

Statistically speaking, 1 in 4 people will suffer a long-term disability during his or her career, and claimants are responsible for proving disability prior to receiving benefits. Because insurance companies are notorious for employing a number of tactics to “disprove” a disability and avoid paying claims (including subjecting claimants to “independent” medical exams, conducting video surveillance, and otherwise causing undue delays), it is critical that you understand your policy before you buy. As Guardian Life Insurance states, only those who are deemed totally disabled will benefit from this new student loan insurance policy.  We expect that claims under these policies will be highly scrutinized, just as they would be with a traditional disability insurance claim. Those considering purchasing disability insurance or filing a disability claim should consult with an attorney to ensure they are prepared with the best possible policy in the event of a disability.

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