Cover Your Assets Podcast with Billy Gwaltney

Don’t let accidents, illness, or injury destroy your hard work. 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. 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 C.Y.A. Podcast, Billy Gwaltney shows you exactly what you need to do to protect your income and your way of life—looking for even more how-to's? Make sure to check out his best-selling book on Amazon! (See website)

Cover Your Assets Podcast with Billy Gwaltney is a business podcast hosted by Billy Gwaltney, with 171 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Billy Gwaltney hosts Cover Your Assets Podcast with Billy Gwaltney, a business show with 171 episodes published.

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  Episode #170

  Explaining the Guardian GSI Quote Email

  Sep 30, 202622 min

  This episode explains Guardian’s Guaranteed Standard Issue specialty disability coverage quote email for residents and fellows, with a focus on why timing matters and what choices affect price and protection. Billy Gwaltney walks through the core features, the tradeoffs between policy options, and the steps to apply before access disappears. It’s the perfect companion if you already have the quote email. Chapters (00:00) Podcast intro (00:19) What the Guardian GSI is about (02:10) The risk of losing access by switching schools or carriers (06:49) What COLA does for long-term inflation protection (12:37) No law requires Guardian to keep offering GSI (16:19) Exception for new attendings within 90 days of graduation (20:04) Broker advocacy during claims and why it can affect outcomes (21:33) Closing remarks and podcast outro 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. For more tips and advice, connect with the CYA Podcast on YouTube and visit the Professional Planning Group online . Stay up to date with Billy on Facebook and LinkedIn . If you have questions, feedback, or just want to connect, email Billy at billy@ownoccdisability.com .

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  Cover Your Assets Podcast with Billy Gwaltney

  Discounted Specialty Disability Coverage Quote and Overview

  Sep 16, 202628 min

  This episode is a practical walkthrough of the Discounted Specialty Disability Coverage for physicians in training. Billy Gwaltney explains how the quotes are structured, what features matter most, and how residents and fellows can compare options without getting distracted by small rate differences. He also breaks down the application process, the key riders and contract terms, and why private specialty coverage is usually far more reliable than employer group long-term disability coverage. Chapters 01:19 - Three main points in the quote overview 01:47 - The four carriers and why the broker recommends only these options 03:12 - Trainee discounts versus attending discounts 05:01 - Benefit period to age 65 and the benefit increase rider 07:23 - How COLA works and when to choose it 08:49 - Level rates versus graded rates over a physician’s career 12:13 - Why a lower quoted rate usually means less coverage somewhere else 15:07 - Partial disability and enhanced residual benefits 18:25 - Psychiatric benefit options and specialty-specific exclusions 21:22 - Why employer long-term disability often falls short 23:15 - Electronic application and approval process 26:05 - Why the broker relationship matters over the life of the policy 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. For more tips and advice, connect with the CYA Podcast on YouTube and visit the Professional Planning Group online . Stay up to date with Billy on Facebook and LinkedIn . If you have questions, feedback, or just want to connect, email Billy at billy@ownoccdisability.com .

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  Episode #168

  What is the grace period for getting a resident or fellow discount for disability insurance?

  Jul 22, 20264 min

  In this episode, Billy Gwaltney breaks down the essential details physicians and medical trainees should understand about securing disability insurance discounts, including grace periods, medical considerations, and tips for locking in rates early. Key topics The importance of securing disability insurance coverage before or shortly after graduation The four top-tier carriers offering trainee discounts: Mass Mutual, Guardian, Principal, and Ameritas Grace periods: 90 days for Mass Mutual and Guardian; 180 days for Principal and Ameritas How health and moving during the grace period can impact your rates Strategies for starting coverage at lower amounts and scaling later Why it’s crucial to act promptly to secure discounts and maintain favorable rates Additional resources and ways to connect for personalized advice Chapters 00:19 - Welcome 00:46 - The top four carriers offering trainee discounts 01:16 - Details of the 90-day grace period for Mass Mutual and Guardian 01:44 - Understanding the 180-day grace period for Principal and Ameritas 02:40 - How to lock in your discount and maintain it forever 03:07 - Starting coverage at lower amounts and scaling up later 03:37 - How to discuss your specific situation and get personalized advice 04:27 - Connecting with Billy Gwaltney for questions and further assistance 04:56 - Closing remarks and contact information

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  Episode #167

  Should I Pay Down Debt or Increase My Disability Coverage?

  Jul 8, 20266 min

  In this episode of Cover Your Assets, disability insurance specialist Billy Gwaltney addresses whether physicians should prioritize paying down debt or increasing private disability coverage. He emphasizes the importance of having adequate insurance before debt repayment, especially for physicians facing high student loans and career uncertainties. Key topics Importance of disability insurance for physicians Risks of relying on employer policies Timing of insurance purchase relative to debt payoff Balancing debt repayment with insurance coverage Chapters 00:20 Welcome 00:15 Debt vs. Disability Coverage: The Dilemma 02:37 The Importance of Insurance in Financial Planning 04:54 Final Thoughts on Disability Coverage

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  Episode #166

  How to avoid becoming an "orphaned" disability policyholder

  Jun 24, 20268 min

  In this episode of Cover Your Assets, host Billy Gwaltney discusses the critical importance of choosing the right disability insurance broker to avoid becoming an 'orphaned' policyholder. He emphasizes the risks of working with inexperienced agents and shares insights on how to ensure ongoing support and claims assistance. Chapters 00:20 Welcome 02:04 The Importance of a Reliable Broker 04:53 Navigating Claims and the Role of Advocacy 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. For more tips and advice, connect with the CYA Podcast on YouTube and visit the Professional Planning Group online . Stay up to date with Billy on Facebook and LinkedIn . If you have questions, feedback, or just want to connect, email Billy at billy@ownoccdisability.com .

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