By Michael Mattison There’s been a lot of buzz around the industry about the recently introduced Social Security Act 2100. If passed, this bill would: Eliminate the 5-month waiting period for SSDI benefits Provide caregiver credits for individuals that left the workforce to care for children or other dependents Extend student benefits…
Read MoreAlexandra Ginieres Director, Marketing Communications, Individual Disability Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® Editor’s Note: When it comes to protecting yourself and your family, holistic protection is key. As we begin open enrollment season, start thinking about which benefits will be a good fit for your financial needs. When considering your options, understand the…
Read MoreBob Herum, MSFS, CLU, ChFC, RHU, REBC Editor’s Note: When the leaves start to fall, it’s usually the time for you to enroll in your employer’s benefits offerings. A lot of us focus our time on understanding the health insurance benefits, but you could be leaving a lot of money on the table with that…
Read MoreBy Jeremy Parr, Director, Voluntary Benefits, Lincoln Financial Group Editor’s Note: It’s time that companies structure, prioritize, and present benefits to reflect today’s financial and societal realities. Employees often must turn to voluntary benefits to help them shoulder higher out-of-pocket costs. And that means employers need to offer a well-rounded benefits package to help their…
Read MoreThis article originally appeared as part of a guide from Total Brain, “Learn To Improve Resilience” If building resilience involves behaviors, thoughts, and actions, where is the best place to begin? Resilience training incorporates an entire set of skills to improve overall growth mindset. Train with these 7 pillars in mind to build resilience.…
Read MoreBy Missy Plohr-Memming, senior vice president, Group Benefits, MetLife Acting as a vital bridge between employers and individual contributors, a managers’ role has become even more critical over the last year and a half. Indeed, managers have not only stepped up to the challenge of navigating recent shifts in the workplace, but also meeting…
Read MoreBy Michael Mattison Editor’s Note: The Social Security Administration was not immune to COVID-19. Like every other aspect of life that changed with the pandemic, the SSA needed to pivot in order to serve the public. While this was a daunting task, the organization transitioned into an almost entirely remote workforce over the span of…
Read MoreBy Steve Perrigo Editor’s Note: The far-reaching effects of a global virus mean employees with disabilities need Social Security Disability Insurance benefits more than ever. Thankfully, awareness is growing. Significant health impacts halted work for many American workers – some estimates reach 11 million – and it’s leading to a search for answers. The…
Read MoreBob Herum, MSFS, CLU, ChFC, RHU, REBC Editor’s Note: Facts do not change your clients’ behavior when it comes to understanding their risk for being out of work due to an injury or illness. Bob Herum presents a primer on how to alter your discussion about the impact of disability on financial plans. Traditionally, the…
Read MoreAuthor: Marquis Smallwood, vice president of Workforce Engagement at MetLife Editor’s Note: As open enrollment season rolls around on the heels of another challenging pandemic year, many employees are looking at their employer benefits through a new lens. This is particularly true of millennial employees. A new MetLife survey found nearly two-thirds (64 percent)…
Read MoreErnest Dube Director, Enrollment & Account Management Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® Editor’s Note: Employers can help employees better prepare for their future and help close potential income gaps caused by longer-term workplace absences by providing supplemental income protection. This benefit provides additional coverage benefits from a protection perspective and also enhances employee recruitment…
Read MoreEditor’s Note: In this latest installment of The CDA’s ongoing research series, Fred Schott, director of operations and research, provides a summary of findings from the Current Population Survey on the connections among occupations, availability of remote work, and absence. These findings were presented during September 2021, to the National Association of Supplemental Benefit Insurance 2021…
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