Insights & events

The final countdown: 2020 Pre-Election Update

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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First Look: Impacts Of The 2020 Election

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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Client story: Julie

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.

Updates on COVID-19 Legislation, Employer Compliance and Liability Issues

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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Client story: Cristie

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.

Client Story: Doreen

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.

Client story: Eddie

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.

Client story: Manny

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.

Learn about the federal COVID-19 legislation updates and the state of the 2020 presidential election. As of August 6, 2020

Join James Slotnick, Sun Life’s AVP of Government Relations as he reviews:
1. Updates on federal COVID-19 legislation, including
2. Paycheck Protection Program changes
3. Business liability protection
4. COBRA subsidies
5. Tax credits for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
6. The state of the 2020 election
7. House and Senate races to watch
8. Key states for the presidential election

The evolving world of gene therapies: What employers need to know today, tomorrow and beyond!

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:

1. An update on currently approved gene therapies and what is coming down the pipeline
2. 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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