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Q&A: Supplemental Maternity & Accident Insurances

Posted by Leslie Ruhland on Feb 27, 2019 8:00:00 AM

Both routine and unexpected medical expenses are among the top concerns of today’s modern workforce. Employee financial stress costs employers: in productivity, in time off work, and in employee retention and satisfaction. Supplemental maternity insurance and supplemental accident insurance can help to paint a new picture for employees and employers and put everyone back on track.

According to a 2018 Aflac survey of small-business employees, happiness is up, and stress is down for those employed by small businesses: 65% of those surveyed expressed that they felt working for a small business was “somewhat” to “very much” less stressful than working for a large business. And, approximately half of the respondents agreed that they were happiest working at a small company.

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What Employers Need to Know About Cancer Insurance

Posted by Leslie Ruhland on Feb 25, 2019 9:15:00 AM

More and more employers are offering supplemental cancer insurance as part of their employee benefits package.

Over 1.8 million Americans will receive a cancer diagnosis this year, according to the National Cancer Institute. As healthcare costs continue to rise, many employees find themselves fighting a battle on several fronts when they receive a cancer diagnosis: not only do they need to fight their illness, but they need to fight the mounting pile of bills that result from their treatment. High deductible insurance plans have become the norm and, for many Americans, meeting the out-of-pocket costs of their treatment creates a significant and potentially catastrophic burden.

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Employer FAQs: Short Term Disability & Hospital Plans

Posted by Leslie Ruhland on Feb 20, 2019 8:16:00 AM

As many employers already know, including supplemental insurance options in your employee benefits strategy can give you a leg up over the competition to attract and retain the best talent. Short term disability and hospitalization coverage are among the most popular plans.

Employers looking to add value for their employees with a robust benefits package often add supplemental insurance options as an expansion of their core benefits. Depending on the policy, the employer may fund these plans which makes their cost 100% deductible to the business. They may also be jointly funded by both the employer and employee or offered as voluntary benefits that employees can elect and fund through payroll deductions, often on a pre-tax basis.

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What is Critical Illness Insurance?

Posted by Leslie Ruhland on Feb 15, 2019 9:00:00 AM

Critical illness insurance can offer your employees a financial safety net should they become seriously ill.

While high-deductible health insurance plans are increasingly seen as the solution to keeping monthly insurance premiums affordable, they have also contributed to increased financial instability for many US workers. Nearly 50% of Americans report that they are not prepared to pay the out-of-pocket costs associated with unexpected medical expenses.

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Q&A: Supplemental Maternity & Accident Insurances

What Employers Need to Know About Cancer Insurance

More and more employers are offering supplemental cancer insurance as part of their employee benefits package.

Employer FAQs: Short Term Disability & Hospital Plans

As many employers already know, including supplemental insurance options in your employee benefits strategy can give you a leg up over the competition to attract and retain the best talent. Short term disability and hospitalization coverage are among the most popular plans.

What is Critical Illness Insurance?

Critical illness insurance can offer your employees a financial safety net should they become seriously ill.

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