AGILITY RECOVERY SERVICES AND COVID-19 RESOURCE ASSISTANCE

Discover how you can tap into Agility Recovery for assistance in responding to the coronavirus pandemic. 

COVID-19 NETDILIGENCE RESOURCES

• Remote Workforce Security Remediation
• Cybersecurity Tips to Prevent Your Business from Becoming COVID-19's Virtual Victim
• Telework Overview and Tips
• COVID-19 Warrants Modified Cybersecurity for Work-At-Home
• Rising Cybersecurity Threats - Recap of our COVID-19 Webinar
• Global Privacy Concerns - Recap of COVID-19 Webinar

ANSWERS TO OREGON PUBLIC EMPLOYERS MOST PRESSING QUESTIONS 

Public employers are faced with the delicate balancing act of providing a safe workplace and an individual employee’s rights to be free from discrimination. There are many questions the reasonable and prudent employer may have, and some are outlined here.

CIS SAMPLE COVID-19 LEAVE POLICY (UPDATED APRIL 2)

Our Pre-Loss team created this sample policy to assist members in implementing an emergency policy to comply with the new federal and state laws. The federal laws apply to all public sector members.

COVID LEAVE LAWS CHART (UPDATED APRIL 2)

This decision tree can be used to determine an employee's eligibility under the Federal Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (EPSLA), the Federal Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (EFMLEA), and the new regulation relating to OFLA.

CIS GUIDANCE TO MEMBERS - SUGGESTED FFCRA DEFINITION OF "EMERGENCY RESPONDER"

This document has been prepared to provide guidance on determining the type of employees fitting the definition of "emergency responders" as stated in the Emergency Family Medical Leave Expansion Act and the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act.

SAMPLE FFCRA DESIGNATION NOTICE; FFCRA/OFLA LEAVE REQUEST;  FURLOUGH POLICY AND LETTER; LAYOFF LETTER

• Sample FFCRA Designation Notice
• Sample FFCRA and OFLA Leave Request Form (Updated April 2)
• Sample Furlough Policy
• Sample Furlough Letter
• Sample Layoff Letter

CIS EXCLUDES COMMUNICABLE DISEASE - ADDS $100,000 DEFENSE COVERAGE FOR CORONAVIRUS CLAIMS

Offering limited defense coverage for communicable disease claims is one more benefit of participating in a member pool. It’s also a benefit that commercial insurance would not provide.

CORONAVIRUS AND CIS WORKERS' COMPENSATION, PROPERTY, VEHICLE, AND LIABILITY COVERAGE

When and what will be covered by your CIS policy.

CIS COVERAGE AND RISK MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR SHELTERS

CIS is your partner in managing your risk exposure during a public health emergency, such as the COVID-19 outbreak, while you serve your community. Your CIS coverage is a key piece of your total risk management efforts during this uncertain time. In managing the risks inherent in a pandemic response, CIS’ coverage is best paired with risk transfer provisions in your agreements with other service providers.

CIS BENEFITS COVERAGE — COVID-19 TESTING, CONTINUATION OF COVERAGE, AND SHORT-TERM DISABILITY

Copays, coinsurance, and deductibles for physician recommended COVID-19 testing/visit costs for in-network providers will be waived for Regence medical plans (Copay & HDHP*) and the Kaiser medical plans (Copay & Deductible). Treatment for the virus will continue to be covered under regular plan benefits.

CIS BENEFITS COVERAGE — INSURANCE CONTINUATION - FURLOUGH VS. LAYOFF,  AND MORE

This member update outlines the different employer options to continue to pay premiums on behalf of employees if they're furloughed or laid off; how COVID-19 impacts (or doesn't) the ACA requirements, and benefit reminders and changes to share with your employees.

CIS BENEFITS COVERAGE — ADDITIONAL BENEFIT ENHANCEMENTS

Based on the continuing challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, additional benefit enhancements have been made to the Regence and Kaiser medical plans. Please review the changes below and remember that the enhancements are currently available only through May 31, 2020. Time will tell what happens beyond May. 

FREE COVID-19 WORKPLACE PREPAREDNESS COURSE

This free COVID-19 course describes workplace preparedness — as well as symptoms and how to care for someone at home (if a family member contracts the virus). The course is accessible to all Property/Liability, Workers’ Compensation, and Employee Benefits members and agents. Please note, an active account is required to access the course.