How to Prepare for an Employee Going on Maternity Leave
Posted: March 13, 2022
How to Prepare for an Employee Going on Maternity LeaveCompanies with over 50 employees are required, under the FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act), to offer maternity leave for up to 12 weeks. Over that period, the person’s job is protected, and after the parental leave time has expired, the person has the right to return to the original job, without penalty in pay or position. When an employee is planning to go on...
What Does Health Insurance Cover After Pregnancy?
Posted: March 10, 2022
What Does Health Insurance Cover After Pregnancy?Your health insurance covers some of the medical costs during and after having your baby. Expectant mothers rely on their health insurance to cover outpatient services for prenatal visits with their doctor, screenings, medications, and inpatient care before and during the birth process. Health insurance policies vary in the options they provide, and you may need to find a doctor you like in the insurance...
3 Ways Life Insurance Can Help with Estate Planning
Posted: March 7, 2022
3 Ways Life Insurance Can Help with Estate PlanningEstate planning is not just for those who plan to retire, or the elderly – this process is a crucial issue for anyone who wants to protect their assets and their loved ones. Life insurance is one of the most effective estate planning tools, no matter the size or value of your estate. You may be in the process of purchasing a home for your...
What Is Captive Insurance and How Does It Work?
Posted: February 28, 2022
What Is Captive Insurance and How Does It Work?A captive insurance company is a subsidiary owned by a parent organization, established primarily to insure its owner. The captive insurer writes insurance policies for the parent organization and does not insure any other company. It provides risk mitigation for the parent company or a group of related companies. A captive insurance company may be formed: When a parent company is unable to find a...
How to Read a Summary of Benefits and Coverage
Posted: February 25, 2022
How to Read a Summary of Benefits and CoverageThe Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) was created under the Affordable Care Act. It was designed as a standardized tool to help you better understand what is covered by your health plan or to directly compare different health insurance plans. The following is a guide on how to read a Summary of Benefits and Coverage. General Plan Information At the top of the SBC...