Women’s Health and Breast Cancer Awareness
October Is About More Than Pink: Why Women’s Health Needs Financial Safeguards Too
Last month, we talked about insurance not as paperwork, but as peace of mind. This month, we carry that forward. October isn’t just about pink ribbons. It is about women’s health and the financial safeguards that make recovery possible.
Women’s Health and Breast Cancer Awareness
October is recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about breast cancer, its impact on women’s health, and the importance of early detection. It is a reminder for women to prioritize their health, schedule regular screenings, and educate themselves about risk and prevention.
The Role of Disability Insurance
This is where planning and protection connect. Drew often shares his personal experience of women he has as clients whose lives were interrupted by illness. For them, disability insurance was not an abstract policy. Drews encouragement and their action to gain that protection and peace of mind was the reason the lights stayed on, the mortgage was paid, the children’s lives stayed steady, and dignity was preserved in the middle of uncertainty.
The numbers are sobering. Nearly one in four women will experience a disability before retirement age. Women are also more likely than men to miss work for extended health reasons. And without coverage, recovery often comes with a second battle: financial strain.
Disability insurance steps into that gap. It replaces income when work is not possible. It keeps the essentials covered. And for many women, it is the safety net that makes a hard season survivable instead of devastating.
When we combine these themes: Women’s Health, Disability Insurance, and Breast Cancer Awareness, the message is clear: health and financial security go hand in hand.
Awareness matters. Screenings matter. And having the right coverage matters. Together, they create the space for women to focus on healing without the added weight of financial worry.
What to Do Next
This takes just a few minutes and can change everything.
✅ Check your benefits. Log in to your HR or payroll portal and look for Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD).
✅ Confirm your coverage. Aim for 60–70% of your income. Look at how long the waiting period is before benefits begin (30, 60, or 90 days). Check if it protects you in your own job (own-occupation) or only if you cannot do any job.
✅ Send your summary. If something looks thin, share your benefits document with us. We will review it and point out any gaps clearly and without pressure.
✅ Book a Protection Check-In. If you do not have coverage through work, schedule a quick 15-minute review with us and we will walk through individual options that fit.
✅ Schedule your check-up. While you are at it, book the doctor’s visit you have been putting off. Your health and your income are both worth protecting.
Bottom Line
One small step today, even a five-minute check, can mean security tomorrow. Protecting your income is protecting your life in motion.
