Paid leave and pregnant worker protection laws – what employers need to know
Over the past several years, there has been a steady increase in interest in state-level Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) programs. 2023 has shown to be a year with tremendous growth in the PFML space. In 2022, there were just 11 states with paid leave plans;...
A government shutdown could impact Social Security services
Written by Megan Reid, Vice President, Account Management OperationsSeptember 30th marks the end of fiscal year 2023 for the United States government, and to date, Congress has not enacted any of the twelve appropriations bills required to complete budget legislation...
The importance of an effective claims management system in the success of your organization
Gone are the days of paper files stacked in rows across cubicle desks. Thanks to the abundance of available technologies, this was – in most instances – a natural progression. But, in some cases, the COVID-19 pandemic and the move to “safer from...
Policyholders are more satisfied than ever with their disability insurance benefits
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 4 Americans (27%) are currently disabled. While this may not seem surprising, a more alarming figure is that about 60% of those aged 16-64 are unable to work as a result. While it is generally...