Benefits Connect
As an extension of Mayo Clinic Human Resources, Benefits Connect brings together benefits experts, plan members, and those who are curious about benefits to share their experiences and knowledge. Each new post is designed to go beyond simple resource information to practical advice on the best strategy to get the most out of the industry-leading benefits at Mayo Clinic. Join the conversation by commenting on posts and replying to comments.
Nationwide, 1 in 5 households includes an adult who needs care. Is yours one of them?
Whether you are caring for an adult child with special needs or a senior member of the family who needs extra help, the demands of caregiving can seem insurmountable. For Mayo Clinic employees, there are resources available that can help you carry the load.
Leave of Absence
If you need to take time off to care for an immediate family member (including your parents) your job is protected. Check out the policy (on the Mayo Clinic intranet) for more information.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Not only is the EAP is a great resource when you need someone to talk to about the stress of caregiving but they can also provide some great community and caregiver resources. Visit HR Connect on the Mayo Clinic intranet and search for keyword "EAP" to find the appropriate resource for your campus.
Back-Up Caregivers
Through our child care partners, Mayo Clinic can provide subsidized back-up care so that you can come to work when the regular caregiver is unexpectedly unavailable. For more information, go to HR Connect on the Mayo Clinic intranet and search on keyword "backup".
The caregiver role can seem like a lonely place. Plan today to use the resources that are available to get you through and be proud that you are doing the right thing.
If you have a child with a disability like autism, can they be on mayo insurance past the age of 26? If they can, how long can they be on our insurance?
A child who is determined to be disabled by the Social Security Administration can continue coverage indefinitely. For details, please call the HR Connect Service Center at 1-888-266-0440. Thanks,
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If you have a child with a disability like autism, can they be on mayo insurance past the age of 26? If they can, how long can they be on our insurance?