Long-term disability (LTD) protection, such as a defined contribution (DC) disability supplement, is critical for good long-term security in a DC environment. For those with a strong LTD program already in place, this challenge can be addressed by providing a DC disability benefit that replaces DC contributions during periods of LTD. If there is no LTD program, that is needed first. Appropriate disability coverage is vital if the DC system truly is to deliver long-term retirement security. This article discusses issues in achieving such coverage and provides ideas to help in developing programs. Few such programs exist today, but it is hoped that this article will encourage more employers to adopt them.
{"title":"Don't Let Disability Derail Long-Term Financial Security: Enhancing Retirement Security in a DC World.","authors":"Anna M Rappaport","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Long-term disability (LTD) protection, such as a defined contribution (DC) disability supplement, is critical for good long-term security in a DC environment. For those with a strong LTD program already in place, this challenge can be addressed by providing a DC disability benefit that replaces DC contributions during periods of LTD. If there is no LTD program, that is needed first. Appropriate disability coverage is vital if the DC system truly is to deliver long-term retirement security. This article discusses issues in achieving such coverage and provides ideas to help in developing programs. Few such programs exist today, but it is hoped that this article will encourage more employers to adopt them.</p>","PeriodicalId":79563,"journal":{"name":"Benefits quarterly","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"34622610","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Employers and employees are navigating major changes in health insurance benefits, including the move to high-deductible health plans in conjunction with health savings accounts (HSAs). The HSA offers unique benefits that could prove instrumental in helping workers both navigate current health care expenses and build a nest egg for much larger health care costs in retirement. Yet employees often don't understand the HSA and how to best use it. How can employers help employees make wise benefits choices that work for their personal financial circumstances?
{"title":"Workplace Financial Wellness Programs Help Employees Manage Health Care Changes.","authors":"Cynthia Meyer, Michael C Smith","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Employers and employees are navigating major changes in health insurance benefits, including the move to high-deductible health plans in conjunction with health savings accounts (HSAs). The HSA offers unique benefits that could prove instrumental in helping workers both navigate current health care expenses and build a nest egg for much larger health care costs in retirement. Yet employees often don't understand the HSA and how to best use it. How can employers help employees make wise benefits choices that work for their personal financial circumstances?</p>","PeriodicalId":79563,"journal":{"name":"Benefits quarterly","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"35850211","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
While the United States continues to be the only developed nation without mandated paid maternity leave, U.S. employers are blazing their own trail for new parents. This article defines parental leave, explains what's driving the increased interest in paid parental leave among employers offering it and discusses how paid parental leave can benefit employers and employees alike. Finally, the author discusses why not all employers are offering these benefits as well as considerations for employers contemplating whether paid parental leave is right for them.
{"title":"Examining the Evolution of Paid Parental Leave.","authors":"Carol Sladek","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>While the United States continues to be the only developed nation without mandated paid maternity leave, U.S. employers are blazing their own trail for new parents. This article defines parental leave, explains what's driving the increased interest in paid parental leave among employers offering it and discusses how paid parental leave can benefit employers and employees alike. Finally, the author discusses why not all employers are offering these benefits as well as considerations for employers contemplating whether paid parental leave is right for them.</p>","PeriodicalId":79563,"journal":{"name":"Benefits quarterly","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"35850286","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
This article describes how incorporating integrated disability management can address business challenges. It includes case studies featuring organizations that used a "whole-person approach" to result in (1) greater and more effective communication and reporting, (2) more satisfied and productive employees and (3) cost savings through quicker return to work when legally and medically appropriate, all in alignment with the particular needs of a given firm. One size most definitely does not fit all.
{"title":"Integrated Disability Management: Implementing a Customized Whole-Person Approach.","authors":"Phil Bruen","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This article describes how incorporating integrated disability management can address business challenges. It includes case studies featuring organizations that used a \"whole-person approach\" to result in (1) greater and more effective communication and reporting, (2) more satisfied and productive employees and (3) cost savings through quicker return to work when legally and medically appropriate, all in alignment with the particular needs of a given firm. One size most definitely does not fit all.</p>","PeriodicalId":79563,"journal":{"name":"Benefits quarterly","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"34622608","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Fund Reimbursement Under Subrogation Provisions. Central States Health and Welfare Fund v. Lewis, 745 F.3d 283 (7th Cir. 2014).","authors":"","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":79563,"journal":{"name":"Benefits quarterly","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"34192383","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Accidental Death and Dismemberment Benefits. Green v Life Ins. Co. of North America, 754 F.3d 324 (5th Cir. 2014).","authors":"","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":79563,"journal":{"name":"Benefits quarterly","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"34192382","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"ERISA Preemption. Central States, Southeast & Southwest Areas Health & Welfare Fund v. Gerber Life Ins. Co., 771 F.3d 150, 151 (2d Cir. 2014).","authors":"","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":79563,"journal":{"name":"Benefits quarterly","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"34192384","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Retirement wellness is the result of retiring at an appropriate age, saving enough and managing risks appropriately. One of the major risks that often is not addressed effectively is the long-term care (LTC) risk, i.e., the risk of needing help due to physical or cognitive limitations. In 2014, the Society of Actuaries issued a call for papers on the link between LTC and retirement security. This article will discuss the topic of LTC and retirement security broadly, drawing from several of the papers. Some of the topics include the impact of LTC on the individual, family members and caregivers; modeling results showing the impact of LTC on assets needed for a secure retirement; alternative methods of financing LTC; the link between housing decisions and LTC; and some ideas for the future.
退休健康是在适当的年龄退休,足够的储蓄和适当管理风险的结果。长期护理(LTC)风险是经常没有得到有效解决的主要风险之一,即由于身体或认知限制而需要帮助的风险。2014年,精算师协会(Society of Actuaries)发布了一份关于LTC与退休保障之间联系的论文征集。本文将从几篇论文中广泛讨论LTC和退休保障的主题。其中一些主题包括LTC对个人、家庭成员和照顾者的影响;建模结果显示LTC对安全退休所需资产的影响;LTC融资的替代方法;住房决策与长期居住成本之间的联系;以及对未来的一些想法。
{"title":"Impact of Long-Term Care on Retirement Wellness.","authors":"Anna M Rappaport","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Retirement wellness is the result of retiring at an appropriate age, saving enough and managing risks appropriately. One of the major risks that often is not addressed effectively is the long-term care (LTC) risk, i.e., the risk of needing help due to physical or cognitive limitations. In 2014, the Society of Actuaries issued a call for papers on the link between LTC and retirement security. This article will discuss the topic of LTC and retirement security broadly, drawing from several of the papers. Some of the topics include the impact of LTC on the individual, family members and caregivers; modeling results showing the impact of LTC on assets needed for a secure retirement; alternative methods of financing LTC; the link between housing decisions and LTC; and some ideas for the future.</p>","PeriodicalId":79563,"journal":{"name":"Benefits quarterly","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2015-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"34192381","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
While employees need not use the specific words "FMLA leave" when providing such a request, they need to provide sufficient notice to the employer to make it aware of their needs for qualified leave.
{"title":"... But employer need not be a mind reader. Lanier v. Univ. of Texas SW Med. Ctr., 527 Fed. Appx. 312 (5th Cir. 2013).","authors":"","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>While employees need not use the specific words \"FMLA leave\" when providing such a request, they need to provide sufficient notice to the employer to make it aware of their needs for qualified leave.</p>","PeriodicalId":79563,"journal":{"name":"Benefits quarterly","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"32634706","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}