2024 Tools & Tactics Webinar: Paid Family and Medical Leave Updates – DE, ME, MD, MN - Disability Management Employer Coalition (DMEC)

Wednesday, June 26

9:00 am PT | 12:00 pm ET

Four more states are set to join the paid family and medical leave (PFML) landscape by 2026, broadening the reach of these vital benefit programs across the nation. However, this expansion also presents a heightened level of administrative intricacy for employers operating across multiple states.

In this session, our aim is to equip employers with the knowledge needed to effectively navigate this evolving landscape. We will delve into an exploration of various aspects of each program, including benefits and contribution regulations, options for program funding, nuances of private plan adherence, and strategies for managing timelines amidst rulemaking processes, state plan pre-funding requirements, and critical employer decision milestones.

Join us as we empower employers to make informed decisions, ensuring you grasp the array of choices available and are well-prepared for a seamless implementation ahead of the slated 2026 launch dates.

DMEC members receive free registration for webinars.

Learning Objectives

Gain an overview of the new PFML programs in DE, ME, MD, and MN, and how they compare to existing PFML programs.
Become familiar with the timelines in each of these states to ensure timely decision making.
Explore advantages of available options in each state, such as participating in the state-funded plan or choosing a private plan.

Presenters

Thomas Foschino

Vice President, Accident & Health
Arch Insurance Company

Thomas Foschino is a Vice President at Arch Insurance responsible for managing the disability product line. In addition, Tom has been managing insurance and other technologies since 1987 at CSC, Zurich Insurance and Arch Insurance. He’s a graduate of New Jersey Institute of Technology.

Julie Lung

Business Development Manager, Disability
Arch Insurance Company

Julie is responsible for managing producer and key client relationships in the mandated disability and PFML space. Julie has worked in group insurance since 1992 for disability insurance carriers, national consulting firms and third-party administrators of absence programs. Her background includes underwriting, product development, account management, consulting, training, and sales. Julie is a graduate of DePaul University in Chicago, and holds an Accident and Health license in CO.

CEUs

This session qualifies for the following CEUs: 1 ADMS, 1 CDMS, 1 CLMS, 1 PHR, and 1 SHRM. To qualify for CEU credit:

You must attend the full duration of the webinar. Following the webinar and once attendance has been confirmed, you will receive an email with CEU reporting information.
You must register for and watch the webinar individually. Group participation does not qualify for CEU credit.

Exclusively offered by DMEC, the Certified Leave Management Specialist (CLMS) program is the only professional designation of its kind that provides interactive, hands-on training to ensure your programs effectively comply with state and federal leave laws. Learn more about the CLMS program.