South Carolina passed a bill allowing insurance companies to file Family Leave Insurance (FLI) policies in the state. Carriers may begin filing their non-mandatory FLI policy forms as of May 21, 2024.
Key Dates
May 21, 2024: Once the policy is approved, insurance carriers can begin offering FLI to employers in South Carolina on an optional basis.
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Is The Hartford Offering FLI Coverage in SC?
No, we’re not currently offering Family Leave insurance in South Carolina. We’re still evaluating and considering when to enter the South Carolina market. Please visit this page for product offering updates and other South Carolina Family Leave Insurance developments.
Is Family Leave Insurance a Mandatory Program for All Employers in South Carolina?
No, this is not a mandatory program. South Carolina’s insurance code now allows insurance carriers to offer Family Leave Insurance coverage in South Carolina on an optional basis.
What’s Covered Under SC Family Leave Insurance?
Coverage may be offered to employees for the following leave reasons:
- To care for a family member with a serious health condition
- To bond with a child during the first 12 months after the child's birth, adoption or placement for foster care
- For a military exigency or to care for a military family member who is injured in the line of duty
Please reach out to your employee benefits representative at The Hartford for additional information.
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