As the economy surges, a dramatic drop in workers on disability
Before the sudden downturn, the ranks of workers filing disability claims had been climbing for decades.
Disability insurance
Benefits Think FMLA leave: How does it affect bonuses?
It is critical that the plan consider whether employees on various types of leave are eligible for bonuses in order to analyze the risk of potential FMLA claims.
Jeffrey Kopp
Foley & Lardner
In the face of tragedy, benefits can make all the difference
If implemented correctly, bereavement leave, EAP programs and paid time off can help employees cope with trauma.
Joint disorders are increasing — and 4 other key disability trends
A 10-year review of claims data reveals important insights about employees’ health.
Joint disorders are increasing — and 4 other key disability trends
A 10-year review of claims data reveals important insights about employees’ health.
Clients don’t feel equipped to support mental health conditions
Most struggle with accommodating workers, but partnerships may help employers better promote workplace programs.
Employers don’t feel equipped to support mental health conditions
Most struggle with accommodating workers, but partnerships may help employers better promote workplace programs.
Benefits Think 5 myths about returning to work after a disability
How clients can help their employees get back on the job — and why it matters.
Marcy Ledford
Unum
Benefits Think 5 myths about returning to work after a disability
How employers can help employees get back on the job — and why it matters.
Marcy Ledford
Unum
Benefits Think The value of disability insurance in retirement planning
Advisers who encourage the use of the benefit will set employers and their employees up for success while securing lifetime clients.
Brent Kimball
MDRT Foundation
DOL clears path to disability insurance auto enrollment
Clients can now automatically enroll workers in the voluntary benefit with an opt-out option.
DOL clears path to disability insurance auto enrollment
Employers can now automatically enroll workers in the voluntary benefit with an opt-out option.
What employers can do to get injured employees back to work
The longer employees stay home from an injury or illness, the less likely they are to return to work. A supportive management and HR team can change that.
What employers can do to get injured employees back to work
The longer employees stay home from an injury or illness, the less likely they are to return to work. A supportive management and HR team can change that.
AmeriGas pumped big savings while expanding benefits
The fuel distributor partnered with Accolade to offer new coverage to its rural workforce.
AmeriGas pumped big savings while expanding benefits
The fuel distributor partnered with Accolade to offer new coverage to its rural workforce.
Top 25 large-group disability carriers in the U.S.
Data analytics firm miEdge ranks DI companies on in-force premium stemming from groups of 100-plus lives.
Top 10 causes of disability
A decade-long review of disability claims from carrier Unum reflects effects of aging workforce, early intervention.
Benefits Think The big difference between long-term care and long-term disability insurance
Employers need to understand the difference and educate employees on why they’d need each type of coverage.
Liisa Granfors-Hunt
Corporate Synergies
Benefits Think The big difference between long-term care and long-term disability insurance
Employers need to understand the difference and educate employees on why they’d need each type of coverage.
Liisa Granfors-Hunt
Corporate Synergies