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Mental Injuries- Part 3: Implications for Disability Insurers and Workers’ Compensation

Workers' Compensation Perspectives

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.

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The Big Difference Between Long-Term Care and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Corporate Synergies

It’s important to educate employees on how long-term care and long-term disability insurance differ from each other. So it stands to reason that there’s a resurgence of interest in long-term care and long-term disability insurance. Rates may increase only by a class action that is approved by state insurance regulators.

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Employee Benefits Providers: What Employers Need to Know

Empuls

  These providers handle the complex tasks of negotiating with insurance companies, managing enrollment processes, and ensuring compliance with regulations. They help identify the most suitable benefits, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness programs.

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17 Items That Need To Be Included In Your Employee Handbook

Genesis HR Solutions

Health and welfare benefits and insurance Explain your company’s benefits and insurance offerings in detail, touching on all the following areas (if offered): Medical insurance: This type of insurance is likely a no-brainer—it’s one of four major types of benefits most employers offer.

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3 Self-funding Analysis Tools Help You Choose a Funding Strategy

Corporate Synergies

It’s important to educate employees on how long-term care and long-term disability insurance differ from each other. So it stands to reason that there’s a resurgence of interest in long-term care and long-term disability insurance. Rates may increase only by a class action that is approved by state insurance regulators.

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Are Workers’ Compensation benefits protected against the rising cost of living?

Workers' Compensation Perspectives

The monthly workers’ compensation amount they receive may have sustained them initially but unless it is adjusted for the cost of living, permanently disabled workers will see the buying power of their workers’ compensation income decline with each passing year. Work-related injury and death have real human and financial costs.

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Employee Benefits Guide for 2023: What Employers Need To Know

Vantage Circle

Enhancing Employee Health And Well-being: Benefits like health insurance, wellness programs, and mental health support contribute to employees' physical and emotional well-being. The health and well-being of our employees is a top priority because they are our company's greatest asset.