Insights & events

Leaders of oncology and orthopedics from Centers of Excellence on the growing challenges they are seeing first-hand and how they believe these challenges will affect the future of patient care.

A look at the industry's continued transformation, powered by technology and driven by clients’ need to have connected, seamless digital experiences that make managing every aspect of the insurance journey easier.

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Join Sun Life U.S. AVP, Product Management, Sheila Sokolski, and ThrivePass Sales Executive, Dave George, and Manager of Lifestyle & Tuition Services, Jessica Ozanich to hear how the ThrivePass Vaccine Verification Solution could benefit you and your employees.

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Sun Life U.S. AVP and Senior Counsel, Marjory Robertson, and Senior Counsel Abigail O’Connell, to hear timely updates on various compliance issues associated with COVID-19 vaccine mandates and testing programs.

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Sun Life U.S President, Dan Fishbein M.D. hosts a panel discussion with PinnacleCare’s Chief Executive Officer, Miles Varn M.D. and Dr. Cassandra Pierre, Medical Director of Public Health Programs and Associate Epidemiologist to discuss the current state of COVID-19.

Hear about how President Biden’s recent infrastructure proposal and vaccine mandate could affect employee benefits and employers.

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National expert Christine M. Crawford, M.D., MPH, Associate Medical Director, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and Sun Life HR professionals discuss what mental wellness at work means. This webinar provides an inside look at Sun Life’s culture as an employer and your employee benefits partner.

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Get the latest on leave and accommodation laws and requirements, and compliance updates regarding what you can and cannot do in the workplace regarding COVID-19 vaccinations. We also discuss recent FMLA and ADA court rulings, and laws that have been adopted and are being considered, including a comprehensive federal paid family and leave proposal by the U.S. House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee.

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A presentation and panel discussion on our annual Stop-Loss high-cost claims and injectable drugs trends analysis, the impact of COVID-19, million-dollar claims and more!

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In this session, presented by our partners at ComPsych®, a clinical expert will discuss collective trauma and ways it can be acknowledged in the workplace to promote interpersonal empathy, unity and understanding.

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How the current political environment is shaping President Biden’s legislative agenda & what to watch for in the Infrastructure proposals, including the potential for increased individual and corporate tax rates and a national Paid Family & Medical Leave program

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Dan Fishbein, MD, President of Sun Life U.S., moderated a panel of distinguished experts: Dr. Michael Rosenblatt, Harvard Medical School Board of Fellows and Chief Medical Officer, Flagship Pioneering, and Dr. Benjamin Linas, Associate Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology at Boston University and Infectious Diseases Doctor at Boston Medical Center, discussing: factors for success in vaccination effort, lessons learned in the COVID-19 pandemic, considerations for our future health security and economy, and more.

Learn about the latest COVID-19 orders and regulations impacting employers, vaccines and issues for employers, non-COVID legislative changes during 2020, and recent FMLA and ADA jury trials and settlements.

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Marjory Robertson, AVP & Senior Counsel, Abigail O’Connell, Senior Counsel and Jonathan Kemp, Product Management discuss what you need to know about Connecticut Paid Family and Medical Leave.

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James Slotnick, Assistant Vice President of Government Relations, summarizes what we know about the 2020 election results as of 11/4 and the possible impacts to employee benefits!

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Prepare for Election Day on November 3rd with our latest analysis on how the vote may impact the ACA and more.

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Learn about what you need to run a successful virtual enrollment and how Sun Life can help you.

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Learn about the latest COVID-19 updates to federal, state and local laws, regulations, orders and guidelines that directly impact employers.

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Meet Julie, an ER Nurse and a dedicated sports racer, biker and more. Julie suffered a hip injury. She didn’t expect the recovery process to be so long, and was thankful she signed up for disability insurance from Sun Life. Not only did Sun Life provide financial protection, our vocational rehabilitation counselors helped Julie find a new job, in a new state.

Manny was diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy, which caused him to lose his vision. Manny was grateful that he chose a longterm disability coverage through his employer, and our vocational assistance helped him reach personal goals to support his efforts to return to work and enjoy his life fully.

Meet Eddie. When Eddie’s wife Joan was diagnosed with stage four ovarian cancer, Sun Life’s short-term disability helped them with medical and personal expenses. And when they needed a change over from short-term to long-term disability, Sun Life made it seamless and stress-free for the family.

Meet Doreen. As a high school special education teacher, Doreen was constantly on her feet. She began to face issues with her knee and ankle, and surgery didn’t go as planned. Here’s a story on how Sun Life helped Doreen get back to the job she loves, and accommodate her needs every step of the way.

Meet Cristie. Cristie is a registered nurse with the New York State Department of Correctional Institution. Cristie is constantly on her feet and has tarsal tunnel Syndrome and severe tendinitis. She has been out of work for eight months. Here’s a story on how Sun Life was able to get her back into the work force.

Dr. Stacy Borans, Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Advanced Medical Strategies (AMS) and Jen Collier, SVP of Stop-Loss and Health discuss what self-funded employers should keep in mind when it comes to the evolving world of gene therapies!

What you'll learn:

• An update on currently approved gene therapies and what is coming down the pipeline
• An inside look at our latest white paper on gene therapies that covers what they are, how they work, the cost, recommendations and more!

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Abigail O’Connell, Senior Counsel, Jonathan Kemp, Associate Director, Product Management and Derek Warner, Group Market Manager share information about final regulations and next steps for Clients to comply and be ready for January 1, 2021.

• Overview of the MA PFML law and the final regulations released on July 24, 2020
• The advantages of choosing Sun Life as your private plan administrator
• Next steps for compliance and readiness for January 1, 2021

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Join James Slotnick, Sun Life’s AVP of Government Relations as he reviews:

• Updates on federal COVID-19 legislation, including
• Paycheck Protection Program changes
• Business liability protection
• COBRA subsidies
• Tax credits for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• The state of the 2020 election
• House and Senate races to watch
• Key states for the presidential election

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Employees face challenges in their health and financial security, and employers want to optimize participation in the preferred medical plan. Sun Life can help.

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Ways to discuss polarizing topics without damaging your important relationships. We also discuss productive ways to talk about the events with children.

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A look inside Sun Life’s most recent million-dollar claim and injectable drug trend analysis with legislative updates on issues impacting self-funded employers.

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Learn about MA PFML, private plan administration and the milestones employers need to meet for 2019 and 2020. This webinar is for employers that have at least one employee working in MA.

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Q&qmp;A: Read answers to questions asked during the event.

For more information: Learn more about MA PFML

Marjory Robertson, AVP, Senior Counsel from Sun Life, describes how businesses can take practical steps to comply with the broad array of federal, state and municipal requirements for employers operating or re-opening during this pandemic response.

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James Slotnick, Head of Government Relations at Sun Life discusses new federal stimulus programs and what these mean for businesses, employees, and benefits.

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