Lincoln Absence Advisor

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Welcome to the Lincoln Absence Advisor podcast! As the disability and leave landscape continues to expand and evolve, we’ll help you keep up and keep informed. Our podcasts take a deep dive into important topics such as the evolution of the FMLA and ADA, state regulations, the compliance challenge, and the complexities of day-to-day administration. In this podcast, our Lincoln benefit professionals provide thoughtful and vigorous conversations that tackle the important leave topics employers need to understand.

  1. 11/14/2022

    Sorting it out and summing it up

    As another year of the Lincoln Absence Advisor podcast series concludes, we’re continuing to build on what we’ve learned to help you prepare for the future. This season’s final episode highlights parting words from our diverse group of guests who offer expertise in every facet of leave management — including account management, legal compliance, operations, claims, vocational rehabilitation, and more — as they sum up a unique situations, focus on the essentials, and provide helpful insights and strategies to support your company’s leave and disability program. © 2022 Lincoln National Corporation. All rights reserved.  AM-LAEPS-AUD001   11/22  Z01   LCN-5080004-110322

    27 min

  2. 10/17/2022

    What’s next for private plans in Oregon and Colorado?

    Oregon and Colorado are the next two states developing paid family and medical leave (PFML) programs with private plan options. In this episode of Lincoln Absence Advisor, we explore where each state stands, what we know about their private plan processes, and what employers should consider when deciding whether to opt for a private plan. Lincoln leave professionals will also help employers who have chosen a private plan focus on what needs to be done now, what’s coming next, and what remains to be decided by each state.  Resources mentioned: Episode 46 - State vs. private plans: Conversations and considerations © 2022 Lincoln National Corporation. All rights reserved.  LCN-4983092-100622

    24 min

  3. 09/15/2022

    How supplemental health, leave, and disability work together to protect income and savings

    Over half of current bankruptcies are due to medical bills. It takes a combination of benefits — health insurance, along with disability, leave, and supplemental health including accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity — to be prepared for and prevent devasting financial impacts. During this episode of Lincoln Absence Advisor, our benefits professionals discuss how supplemental health coverage can combine with disability and leave coverage to support on family needs, protect savings and income, and decrease financial stress that may interfere with a timely recovery and return to work.  Resources:  David U. Himmelstein et al, “Medical Bankruptcy in the United States, 2007: Results of a National Study,” The American Journal of Medicine, June 6, 2009Lincolns Supplemental Health website  Additional sources:  Rose Conlon, "Nearly Half of Americans Would Have Trouble Paying an Unexpected $250 expense," Marketplace, October 15, 2002“The Faces and Facts of Disability,” Social Security Administration, 2019Glenn Pranky, MD et al, “Voluntary Not Voluntary,” Lincoln Financial Group, 2020U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2000-2021LIMRA 2021© 2022 Lincoln National Corporation. All rights reserved.  LCN-4935754-090622

    35 min

  4. 08/16/2022

    The perception and reality of short-term disability

    Short-term disability isn’t a new benefit, but it is a valuable coverage both employees and employers need to understand to ensure they can take full advantage of its features. This Lincoln Absence Advisor podcast explores how STD is perceived, how it interacts with state PFML and company-sponsored leave, and how new trends may affect future STD program offerings.  Resources mentioned: Podcast episode 50: First point of contact, first point of support  © 2022 Lincoln National Corporation. All rights reserved.  LCN-4890164-080522

    44 min

  5. 07/13/2022

    Exploring the interactive process

    In this Lincoln Absence Advisor episode, we look at how employers use the interactive process as a standardized framework to find accommodations for employees with disabilities and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Although not formally required, the interactive process is a best practice that helps employers track accommodations and denials, measure effectiveness, and ensure equitable handling of all requests. Members of Lincoln’s product and return-to-work teams help define the process and answer common employer questions. We’ll hear how using the interactive process can result in less liability and more cost-effective accommodations while improving employer retention and morale.  Resources: Lincoln’s Interactive Process Guide | Job Accommodation Network (JAN) | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) © 2022 Lincoln National Corporation. All rights reserved.  LCN-4828024-063022

    34 min

  6. 06/29/2022

    What's next for state family and medical leave? Part 2

    In this episode of Lincoln Absence Advisor, we continue our conversation on the newest paid family and medical leave programs. We discuss what we know about Maryland and Delaware, as well as alternative solutions to paid family and medical leave programs in New Hampshire and Virginia. Find out about both state and private plans, differences between each state’s approach, timelines, and more. Tune in to keep up with the latest trends and plan essential next steps for your company.   Resources: April Compliance report that offers an overview of MarylandMay Compliance report that offers an overview of DelawareLincoln Absence Advisor hub© 2022 Lincoln National Corporation. All rights reserved.  LCN-4795007-061722

    23 min

  7. 06/23/2022

    What's next for state family and medical leave? Part 1

    More states are enacting paid leave laws and this episode of Lincoln Absence Advisor takes a look at the newest rules and regulations. In part one of two, Lincoln legal and leave professionals explore developing programs in Colorado and Oregon. We discuss how far along each state is in developing its program, timelines, and what makes each one unique. Listen in to keep up with the latest trends and plan essential next steps for your company.   Resources: Oregon Paid family and medical leave (OR PFML) insurance websiteColorado Paid family and medical leave (CO PFML) websiteLincoln’s OR PFML FAQLincoln’s CO PFML FAQ© 2022 Lincoln National Corporation. All rights reserved.  LCN-4795006-061722

    27 min

  8. 05/24/2022

    Compliance News and Updates: May 2022

    What’s happening across the country in leave and absence management? This episode of Lincoln Absence Advisor discusses the key leave developments from this month’s compliance report. Our top stories include new legislation, including Delaware’s paid family and medical leave, Alabama’s Adoption Promotion Act, and additional leave programs for government employees in the District of Columbia and Houston, Texas. We also discuss draft rules of posting requirements for the New Jersey Family Leave Act.  Resources mentioned: April Compliance Report | Compliance Report Archive on the Lincoln Absence Advisor hub © 2022 Lincoln National Corporation. All rights reserved.  LCN-4750742-051922

    10 min
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Welcome to the Lincoln Absence Advisor podcast! As the disability and leave landscape continues to expand and evolve, we’ll help you keep up and keep informed. Our podcasts take a deep dive into important topics such as the evolution of the FMLA and ADA, state regulations, the compliance challenge, and the complexities of day-to-day administration. In this podcast, our Lincoln benefit professionals provide thoughtful and vigorous conversations that tackle the important leave topics employers need to understand.

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  • Creator
    Lincoln Financial Group
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2022
  • Episodes
    41
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Lincoln National Corporation. All rights reserved.
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    Lincoln Absence Advisor