Why employers should add child disability insurance to their benefits suite
Employee Benefit News
JUNE 3, 2024
Juno is the first company to offer child disability insurance for workers in the U.S. Do employers need it?
How employers are bringing more benefits to working parents
Employee Benefit News
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Employers are updating parental leave policies and adding supplemental child disability insurance to help support parents.
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Does your disability insurance cover long COVID? What's at risk for employers and employees
Employee Benefit News
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Conway is representing a plaintiff who was denied disability coverage by Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company. ERISA attorney J.J.
Changes in California's State Disability Insurance: Should your organization consider a voluntary option?
Employee Benefit News
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Employers may want to consider alternatives that offer coverage that comes with a reduced financial impact on employees.
An Overview of State Disability Insurance for Employers
Patriot Software
MARCH 14, 2022
In some cases, the employee must receive short-term disability insurance benefits. But, that all depends on whether you decide to offer it—or whether your state forces you to due to a state disability insurance program. What happens? Does yours? Let’s […] READ MORE.
How Does Disability Insurance Work? | BerniePortal
BerniePortal
APRIL 29, 2022
Employers often offer ancillary benefits like disability insurance as part of the enrollment process , but unlike health coverage , not all employees will need ancillary benefits. So, what is disability insurance?
Are You Actually Covered? It’s Time to Evaluate Your Group Disability Insurance
CorpStrat
MARCH 21, 2024
If your company provides Employee Benefits, there’s a good chance you’re enrolled in a Group Disability Insurance plan. We’ve observed a common trend: many Group Disability programs are neglected and outdated. We’ve observed a common trend: many Group Disability programs are neglected and outdated.
5 voluntary benefits plan design tips
WEX Inc.
JULY 10, 2024
Did you know employers can enhance their benefits offerings by incorporating voluntary benefits? But what exactly are voluntary benefits, and how can employers design an effective plan? Voluntary benefits are additional benefits offered by employers that are typically paid for by employees. What are voluntary benefits?
Disability Leave vs. Disability Insurance: What’s the Difference? | BerniePortal
BerniePortal
AUGUST 17, 2021
When it comes to disability leave and disability insurance, there’s a lot that employers need to know in order to best support their teams. Many people refer to disability benefits, insurance, and leave interchangeably, but the differences are significant when it comes to compliance and benefits administration.
OASDI Tax: Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) Tax Deductions
Patriot Software
JUNE 18, 2024
One of the taxes you must withhold from employee wages is the Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) tax. You must also contribute an employer portion of the OASDI tax. Tax withholding is an essential piece of the payroll puzzle. OASDI tax is more commonly referred to as Social Security tax.
Top 10 Employee Benefits Priorities for Employers as the Year Ends
CorpStrat
DECEMBER 4, 2024
As the year winds down, employers have a crucial opportunity to fine-tune their employee benefits strategy. Promote Ancillary Benefits Ancillary benefits like dental, vision, disability insurance, and voluntary offerings such as pet insurance or legal support can significantly enhance your package.
Workers’ compensation vs disability insurance
Higginbotham
MARCH 2, 2023
Workers’ compensation and disability insurance are two different types of programs that can provide benefits. Learn about the differences between workers’ compensation vs disability insurance and why your workers may need access to both. What are disability insurance benefits?
Disability insurance for business owners
Higginbotham
JULY 17, 2023
If you’re someone who’s familiar with the intensity of that commitment, have you considered what would happen to your business if you were unable to work due to a disability? In this article, we will explore the importance of disability insurance for business owners and how it can help protect your livelihood in times of need.
The importance of disability insurance
Higginbotham
AUGUST 25, 2023
It’s a real risk, and it’s why anyone who depends on a paycheck needs to understand the importance of disability insurance. Why is disability coverage important? If you had a one-in-four chance of losing your house to a flood , you’d probably want to protect it with flood insurance. Savings can deplete fast.
What does PEO stand for in HR?
HR Lineup
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
A PEO also referred to as a professional employer organization, has continued to gain recognition mainly due to its benefits to small and medium-sized organizations within the United States. A professional employer organization (PEO) is an outsourcing firm that offers Human Resource services to small and medium-sized organizations.
Group Disability Insurance: Just How Important Is it? (Hint: Very)
CorpStrat
JULY 15, 2021
Did you know that 1 in 7 Americans can expect to be disabled for 5 years or more? Most people dismiss the idea of becoming disabled without giving it a second thought. We think it’s one of the biggest mistakes employers and employees can make. That’s where Group Disability Insurance comes in. Extremely affordable.
Disability Insurance Is Often Overlooked, But No Less Important
Winston Benefits
OCTOBER 20, 2016
Most workers consider health and retirement plans their most important benefits, but they should also be weighing the importance of disability insurance , especially younger workers who may not immediately see its value.
Mental Injuries- Part 3: Implications for Disability Insurers and Workers’ Compensation
Workers' Compensation Perspectives
JULY 4, 2024
The apparent rise in mental disability claims is a significant issue for disability insurers and workers’ compensation systems. I accept the following as a fundamental principle for workers’ compensation: If work is the cause of injury and disability, then the compensation and treatment should be funded by the employer.
Mental Injuries: Workers’ Compensation and Disability Insurance Part 1
Workers' Compensation Perspectives
APRIL 29, 2024
Many workers’ compensation jurisdictions and work-disability insurers have noted increasing mental disorder (also called psychological injury, mental injury) claims over time. US Social Security provides benefits to workers for certain disabilities. In this post, we survey some of the data reflecting this increase.
Mental Injuries: Workers' Compensation and Disability Insurance Part 2
Workers' Compensation Perspectives
JUNE 2, 2024
On the disability insurance side, this shift has meant changes to policies and procedures. While not everyone has access to disability plans, insured parties want clarity of the coverage; insurers need clear procedures to approve coverage. The toughen-up attitude still exists.
The Crucial Role of Long-Term Care Insurance and Disability Insurance in Your Financial Plan
CorpStrat
DECEMBER 29, 2023
In today’s ever-evolving job market, employers are beginning to recognize the value of offering long-term care insurance benefits to their employees. However, the concepts of long-term care insurance and disability insurance can sometimes be muddled, creating confusion in the minds of many.
What is a benefits broker and how can they simplify employee benefits?
Higginbotham
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Navigating employee benefits can be complex for employers, especially when balancing cost control with providing comprehensive offerings to workers. Acting as an intermediary between employers and insurance providers, benefit brokers help design, implement and manage employee benefits programs.
Illness or Injury: How Your Business Can Protect Your Employees
InterWest Insurance Services
JULY 26, 2022
You as an employer can help by offering group disability insurance to your employees. This insurance helps replace a portion of a worker’s income if they lose their income due to an injury or illness. Typically, disability insurance policies will replace between 50 and 65% of a worker’s income.
Employee Benefits Providers: What Employers Need to Know
Empuls
AUGUST 28, 2024
Furthermore, research shows that 73% of employees are significantly more likely to remain with an employer that provides a comprehensive benefits package. Employee benefits providers are organizations that specialize in designing, administering, and managing employee benefits packages on behalf of employers.
Importance of Employee Benefit Package And Why it Matters
HR Digest
MAY 21, 2023
Employer benefits package is key to attracting and retaining top talent. Create a plan to review the employee benefits package routinely Business Owner and Manager together can design employer benefits package as it is key to attracting and retaining top talent. Considering health care and life insurance 5.
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Short-term Disability vs. Long-term Disability
Patriot Software
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
As an employer, you recognize that your employees contribute to smooth business operations. You and your employees need to know about short-term vs. long-term disability insurance. You can offer short-term and long-term disability insurance options for your […] READ MORE.
Employee Benefits: The Only Guide You Need
Achievers
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
The traditional concept refers to legally mandated benefits plus a few voluntarily added by employers. Employers are responding with a menu of voluntary employee benefits, driven by generational shifts and technology that is dramatically changing the workplace. . labor force with 56 million people working or looking for employment.
PlanSource
HR Lineup
MAY 10, 2023
PlanSource is an online platform that offers comprehensive benefits administration solutions to employers and employees. The platform offers a wide range of benefits administration solutions, including health and wellness programs, retirement planning, and employee insurance plans.
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Pregnancy disability leave — who and what are covered
Business Management Daily
JUNE 20, 2022
Is there such a thing as pregnancy disability leave ? The nature of the person’s work, her individual employer, and the state in which she lives all influence what ends up happening. Reasonable accommodations may enable employment to continue. Accommodation as a first step.
Why Your Staff Needs Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage
InterWest Insurance Services
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
While their health insurance will cover their medical expenses, it won’t cover the cost of living while they recover. Only 30% of American workers in private industry currently have access to employer-sponsored long-term disability insurance coverage, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
5 Strategies for Recruiting in a Post-Pandemic World
Vantage Circle
JULY 16, 2020
Long term disability insurance. Short term disability insurance. This could be submitting additional work samples or completing a pre-employment screening check. Commuting/travel assistance. Retirement benefits or accounts. Healthcare spending or reimbursement accounts, such as HSAs, FSAs, and HRAs.
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What are voluntary benefits?
WEX Inc.
AUGUST 23, 2023
And they serve as an excellent cost-effective recruitment and retention tool for employers as they look for ways to improve their benefits offerings. I think employers are the ones best suited to offer up a menu of benefits options that can help employees and meet them where they’re at from a benefits needs standpoint.”
NJ Workers’ Compensation Benefit Rates Increase in 2022
Workers' Compensation
DECEMBER 27, 2021
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) announced increases in the maximum benefit rates for Unemployment Insurance, Temporary Disability Insurance, Family Leave Insurance, and Workers’ Compensation for the calendar year 2022. Recommended Citation: Gelman, Jon L.,
5 ways you can help employees get the most from their benefits
Insperity
OCTOBER 31, 2017
From employer-sponsored health insurance to retirement savings plans, an attractive benefits package can help you hire the best employees and ensure you retain them for many years to come. This can go a long way toward positioning your company to excel in the marketplace and securing your reputation as a stellar employer.
Are You Financially Resilient?
Money Talk
OCTOBER 13, 2021
Economists define human capital as all of the knowledge, skills, experiences, and other personal qualities that people have to “sell” to potential employers. Continue to gain knowledge and develop new skills to increase human capital and remain employable in today’s competitive labor market.
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How Non-Medical and Niche Employee Benefits Promote Productivity
Flimp Communications
DECEMBER 19, 2019
Some common non-medical benefits include, paid family leave, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, commuter benefits programs and wellness programs. But several other benefits might surprise employers. So, medical, life and disability insurance and retirement plans.
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Dental and Vision Benefits Are Inexpensive, and a Big Hit with Workers
InterWest Insurance Services
JUNE 2, 2022
Employers nationwide are looking for ways to attract and retain talent and differentiate themselves from competing employers, and many are looking to the two most popular voluntary benefits: employee dental and vision plans. For many years, dental and vision plans were employer-paid. Appeal to employers. Background.
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Paul Gilshan: Are employee benefits as important as salary?
Employee Benefits
MAY 29, 2023
Benefits such as life insurance or disability insurance can provide financial support to employees and their families in the event of unforeseen circumstances. Additionally, some employers offer benefits such as financial planning or legal assistance, which can help employees feel more secure and less stressed.
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5 steps to more financially stable employees
Insperity
FEBRUARY 13, 2018
Offer disability insurance for added peace of mind. By offering short-term disability insurance, you allow new moms to go on maternity leave and still get paid a percentage of their income. Plus, when their short-term disability insurance runs out, long-term will kick in if they need it. Everybody wins.
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What is a Social Security Disability Consultative Examination?
Attorney Charlie Hall
NOVEMBER 13, 2021
After you have applied for Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income benefits, you may receive a notice that schedules you for a Consultative Examination (CE). Doctors who perform Consultative Examinations must have a good understanding of the SSA’s disability programs and their evidence requirements.
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Total Compensation Statement Template: A Powerful Tool for Employers
COMPackage
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Employers must offer comprehensive compensation packages that address both financial and non-financial needs. Strengthen employer branding: Position your company as an employer of choice. In conclusion, a total compensation statement is a powerful tool for employers to attract, retain, and motivate top talent.
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Formatting Your Benefits Packages to Attract More Talent
Hppy
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
They’re looking for added security and employers who truly value the contributions they make. Some of these include: Health Insurance When evaluating a new job opportunity, many employees place a high value on the health insurance benefits provided by a potential employer.
What is a PEO?
Insperity
APRIL 16, 2015
The good news: There’s help out there – it’s called a professional employer organization (PEO). These organizations can work with your company to provide comprehensive and affordable payroll, benefits and human resource services through a business-to-business relationship called “co-employment.”
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Can an employee be terminated while on medical leave?
Business Management Daily
AUGUST 16, 2021
Most employment contracts have an at-will clause meaning you can terminate a position at any time for any legal reason. Before you consider terminating an employee , be sure to review the details with an employment lawyer to ensure you’re not violating their rights related to taking leave. Americans with Disabilities Act.
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