Simplify PFML administration with Guardian
Paid family and medical leave (PFML) laws can be complicated. With Guardian's experience in administration, seamless claims management, and commitment to customer satisfaction, you can help provide a better leave experience to your employees — while gaining confidence for your business.
73% of employers report that keeping up with state and local leave laws is a top compliance challenge when managing absence.¹
Feel more confident with compliance
A private plan with Guardian can help you manage PFML benefits as smoothly and efficiently as possible, while providing your employees with a superior claims experience from a trusted partner. We can help you work toward full compliance with both federal and state leave laws and simplified administration of PFML plans.
We'll seamlessly guide you
No matter the level of complexity, Guardian can help provide the resources needed to make your PFML plan and management work for you. Our digital capabilities ease administration with online claims submission and access to bills, policies, and reports. We make this a seamless process for everyone involved.
Dedicated support
Guardian's trusted specialists will support you when filing a private plan exemption with the state
Integration with disability insurance
We're here to assist with integrating your PFML private plan with your short-term disability (STD) plan and administration.
Ongoing updates
We'll provide regular updates on new regulations and ongoing guidance to keep you compliant.
Simplified claims initiation
Only one phone call or portal submission is needed to initiate a PFML claim.
Single point of contact
Employees can rely on communicating with a single contact for disability and/or paid leave claims inquiries.
Experience that matters
Claims are managed by tenured professionals, including safe and effective return-to-work support.
Listen to The Broker Edge for more
Hear Ryan Nelson, Senior Regional Absence Practice Leader, discuss why using a private plan for PFML may be a better option than the state plan. He covers how private plans can help control costs and improve the experience for both employers and their workforces.
Our plans are fully insured, state-approved, and backed by digital capabilities designed to help make administration easier
Group insurance products are underwritten and issued by The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, New York, NY. Products are not available in all states.
Guardian Absence Solutions℠ is a service mark of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America.