Pennsylvania may soon become the next state to adopt a mandated Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program. Surrounded by several states that already offer PFML benefits, Pennsylvania faces increasing competition for talent and may view a statewide leave program as a path to attract and retain skilled workers while remaining competitive in the regional
Understand worker entitlements after a birth or adoption to help clients make the most of PFML in their state. Raising a child is expensive. A 2026 LendingTree report estimated costs of more than $303,000, on average, to raise a child up to age 18. Nearly $30,000 of that is spent in the first five years of
Paid family leave isn’t just for new mothers – but other caregivers aren’t using it as much as they could. As more states adopt paid family and medical leave (PFML) laws, the insurance industry gains important insights into who is claiming the benefit and the reasons for leave. In general, PFML (or paid family leave
Dental, vision and paid family and medical leave land right behind medical insurance in terms of desirability for American workers. It’s obvious that American workers want, and need, affordable and comprehensive healthcare coverage. But more workers than ever before are also thinking about ancillary benefits that can save them money every year, according to a
Join your disability, benefits, and leave specialists to learn more about the upcoming Maryland FAMLI program It’s been a long time coming, but the Maryland Department of Labor is poised to roll out its MD FAMLI paid family and medical leave program with actions starting in a few weeks. All employers must register this fall.
Knowledge is power and the latest Department of Labor statistics can help brokers pinpoint coverage gaps in ancillary benefits Many insurance brokers know The DBL Center for our expertise in mandatory disability insurance and paid family and medical leave. But our ultimate goal is to help brokers boost their commissions by helping their clients privatize
The state known as the “Mother of Presidents” takes steps to support working parents with statutory paid family and medical leave. On the year of our nation’s 250th birthday, Virginia becomes the first state in the South to introduce required paid family and medical leave. Signed into law on April 22, 2026, the program will
What do New York Paid Family Leave and premium pasta sauce have in common? If you’ve shopped for jarred pasta sauce or bought bottled iced tea, Eric Skae probably had a hand in your choices. I was recently listening to a FoodBevy podcast featuring Skae, a food and beverage industry veteran. He’s currently CEO of
New Assistant VP, Paid Family and Medical Leave, comes from MetLife to support brokers across the ever-changing paid family leave landscape. The DBL Center has appointed Gina Rutledge Assistant Vice President, Paid Family and Medical Leave Solutions, effective immediately. With 28 years of experience in the insurance industry, Gina Rutledge is a renowned industry PFML
Providing a strong dental benefits plan may improve employee health and reduce absenteeism and productivity loss costs. Preventative and emergency dental care plays an important role in overall employee health. Yet, less than 45% of US workers have access to a dental insurance through their job, according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics data.