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Check your Guardian GSI eligibility

Takes 30 seconds.

Where MDGSI helps directly

  • Baylor College of Medicine
  • Baylor Scott & White
  • Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics
  • Eastern Virginia Medical School
  • Geisinger
  • Johns Hopkins Medicine
  • Lehigh Valley Health Network
  • Mass General Brigham
  • Mayo Clinic
  • MedStar Georgetown
  • MedStar Washington Hospital Center
  • NewYork-Presbyterian
  • Rush University
  • Rutgers Health
  • Texas Tech University
  • Tower Health
  • UAMS College of Medicine
  • University of Chicago
  • University of Rochester
  • University of Virginia School of Medicine
  • UW Health

How this check works

1

Find your program

Search for the hospital, health system, or institution where you are completing residency or fellowship.

2

Answer four quick steps

Timing, work status, and application history.

3

See your result.

A clear answer and your next step: an instant quote, or a direct line to a person who can help.

What is Guardian GSI?

Disability coverage without the medical hurdles

Guardian makes Guaranteed Standard Issue (GSI) disability insurance available to eligible residents and fellows at certain training institutions. Eligibility is based on your institution, your training status, and your application history — which is exactly what this check looks at.

  • No medical exam
  • Own-occupation coverage designed for physicians
  • Offered by Guardian to residents and fellows at eligible training programs
Before you apply anywhere: the order matters. Applying with another insurance company first can ELIMINATE the Guardian GSI option. This quick check shows whether you may qualify and what to do next before anything is locked in.

Frequently asked questions

Why does my institution matter for GSI eligibility?

Guardian’s GSI disability insurance is only available at select residency and fellowship programs.

What if my training institution isn’t listed?

Some training institutions are eligible for discounted physician disability insurance even without GSI availability. If you don’t see your institution, continue to the next step to learn more.

What does it mean if my institution shows a GSI result?

A GSI result means an institution-specific Guardian GSI option may apply based on your training location. The correct next step can depend on timing, prior application history, and the applicable program process.

Can I check my eligibility after graduation?

Yes. Guardian GSI may remain available through 90 days after you complete residency or fellowship. Enter your exact completion date to check your timing. Other eligibility requirements still apply.

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