The workplace should provide an employee with some form of insurance coverage. While certain types of insurance coverage are mandatory for certain employers, others are not. However, it is best to understand the more common types of insurance that your employer may offer. What’s the reason? Understanding what you have and do not have allows you to fill in any gaps in your coverage. As a result, you will be well informed enough to take advantage of the benefits you need when you need them.
Healthcare Insurance
Many employers offer group healthcare insurance to their employees. You can choose from different coverage options, from the most basic to the most comprehensive. Employees can typically choose between different insurance plans their employers provide, and employees can adjust these plans as necessary. Knowing what is covered and what isn’t includes learning whether you choose your physician and the deductible or other costs.
Disability
Disability insurance is another type of employer insurance. If an employee becomes disabled, an employer will purchase income replacement insurance not to lose their income. The employee will receive a regular payment if he becomes disabled through this type of insurance. The majority of insurance policies have a waiting period to be adhered to by individuals. Depending on the severity of the bodily injuries, they might have to wait 60 days before they begin receiving benefits. Most employers only insure their workers for short-term liability. As a result, most companies will only provide financial support to disabled individuals for a short period (a year or less). A person who is still unable to work after this point can seek disability benefits from Social Security or a private disability insurance policy.
Worker’s Compensation
If a company has employees, it is required to purchase worker’s compensation insurance. Workers’ compensation insurance covers the medical expenses incurred by employees due to workplace injuries. If a worker gets injured on the job, she can obtain the medical care she needs and then file a worker’s compensation claim. Her insurance will then pay her medical bills. Employees who accept this coverage agree not to sue their employers for negligence. It is also known as workman’s compensation.
Life Insurance
Employees typically purchase group life insurance through their employers. Knowing what kind of coverage your employer provides and the death benefit is essential if you have such a range. In many cases, these types of life insurance group plans are just short-term or accidental death policies that cover just enough of your final expenses or come with death benefits equal to just one year of your salary. A life insurance policy that requires little or no medical examination is better than none, and group life insurance might be a cost-efficient way to start one. Nevertheless, make sure you have enough coverage by checking your limits and policy type.
Reviewing your coverage is essential if your employer offers you free or low-cost benefits at work. Talk to us at Fincrew to determine whether you need coverage beyond what is provided by your employer. Our representative can help you choose the right policy that is best for you.
