American Fidelity Blog
Supplemental Benefits
Paid Leave on the Rise: Why Disability Insurance Is Still ImportantMay 05, 2020
If you have access to state paid medical leave, you may question if you need supplemental disability insurance. The short answer is YES.
General
Tips for Dealing with Stress and UncertaintyApril 30, 2020
With the help of CuraLinc, American Fidelity’s Employee Assistance Program partner, we’ve put together tips to help you manage the days ahead.
Customer Stories
Daveen’s Story: Fostering HopeApril 23, 2020
Daveen, a teacher and mother, embraced foster care with her husband, George. They bonded deeply with Allison and her sister, preparing for adoption before life changed.
Supplemental Benefits
Good Forms 101: The Accident Claim FormApril 16, 2020
Filing accident insurance claims doesn’t have to be stressful. Learn how to file online, what qualifies as a covered accident, what documents to submit, and how to enroll in direct deposit. Get ans...
Benefits Strategy
Do you have a way to prove universal availability?April 09, 2020
More and more school districts are facing consequences because of 403(b) Plan compliance regulations. When it comes to proving that all employees are given the chance to make elective deferrals int...
Compliance Updates
Over-the-Counter Items & Menstrual Products Now Eligible for ReimbursementApril 03, 2020
On March 27, a $2 trillion economic relief package (CARES Act) was signed into effect. The Act allows HSA, FSA, and HRA participants to be reimbursed for the purchase of over-the-counter drugs and...
Benefits Strategy
Why Online Enrollment May Not Be EnoughApril 02, 2020
If your organization’s open enrollment results in stress and confusion, it could be due to a lack of enrollment options. Here are some reasons why an online-only enrollment process may not be the b...
Reimbursement Accounts
What to Do with Your HCFSA When Your Job ChangesApril 01, 2020
Are you confused about what to do with your Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (HCFSA) when your job changes? You’re not alone. When your employment ends, whether it was voluntary or not, access...
General
4 Ways to Invest in Your Future with Your Tax RefundMarch 31, 2020
If you've benefitted from a tax refund, here are a few ways to invest this money back into your personal and financial health.
Supplemental Benefits
Good Forms 101: The Cancer Claim FormMarch 10, 2020
As part of an ongoing series to address common questions about claim forms, here are some solutions for frequently asked questions we hear from employers and employees regarding the cancer claim form.
Compliance Updates
Supreme Court Agrees to Hear ACA Challenge; IRS Says No Statute of Limitations for ACA PenaltiesMarch 05, 2020
The Supreme Court announced it will hear a challenge to the validity of the ACA during the session that begins in October of 2020, making it unlikely that the high court could issue a ruling prior...
Reimbursement Accounts
Should You Invest Your HSA?February 27, 2020
Learn more about the pros and cons of investing your HSA, and why this may be a beneficial strategy to consider for your overall financial wellness.