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Mental Injuries: Workers’ Compensation and Disability Insurance Part 1

Workers' Compensation Perspectives

Many workers’ compensation jurisdictions and work-disability insurers have noted increasing mental disorder (also called psychological injury, mental injury) claims over time. US Social Security provides benefits to workers for certain disabilities. In this post, we survey some of the data reflecting this increase.

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Workers’ compensation vs disability insurance

Higginbotham

Workers’ compensation and disability insurance are two different types of programs that can provide benefits. Learn about the differences between workers’ compensation vs disability insurance and why your workers may need access to both. What are disability insurance benefits?

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The Disability Insurance “trust gap” Part 2: Actions

Workers' Compensation Perspectives

[This is the second part of a discussion on the Disability Insurance “trust gap”. It is based on notes and discussions points for sessions in a 4th year Disability Management course on Workplace Insurance and Benefits. Part 1 explored the reasons for the lack of trust in disability insurance.

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New Laws for 2023 part II

InterWest Insurance Services

Currently, only roofers are required to carry workers’ comp insurance even if they claim to have no employees. Employers with five or more workers will be required to provide up to five days of bereavement leave upon the death of a family member, under a new law starting in 2023. 9) Bereavement leave. 10) PFL wage replacement.

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NJ Rates to Rise in 2024

Workers' Compensation

BENEFITS RISE NJDOL also announced changes in the maximum benefit rates and taxable wage base for its Unemployment Insurance (UI), Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI), Family Leave Insurance (FLI), and Workers’ Compensation programs. NJ Rates to Rise in 2024, www.gelmans.com (12/28/2023), [link] © 2023 Jon L Gelman.

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Employee Benefits Guide for 2023: What Employers Need To Know

Vantage Circle

In 2023, employee benefits are important for businesses. Welcome to “Employee Benefits Guide for 2023: What Employers Need to Know.” Dental Insurance Employers pay for employees' dental care, including checkups and necessary upkeep. These checkups are separate from the overall health insurance.

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Leveraging employee financial wellness programs in your benefits strategy

Higginbotham

According to a 2023 survey from the Lending Club, 60 percent of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck. Federal student loan payments are resuming in October 2023 after a multiyear pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Disability insurance is another important product for financial health. The average balance is $37,718.

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