Tip of the Month: Claims Payments and Continued Pay
Help prevent avoidable issues by understanding salary, PTO, and ESST coordination with your PFML claim. Take a moment to review our important reminders. Tip of the Month
Tax Withholdings on Claims
Will Alera allow for state and federal income taxes to be withheld during the claims process? Yes. During the claims process, the claims specialist will review state and federal tax withholding options with the claimant. This is not part of the initial application or online portal.
For Paid Medical leave, taxes are withheld automatically. For Paid Family leave, the claimant must actively elect tax withholding. The claims specialist will provide a taxation election form, and the claimant may request withholding at any time during the life of the claim. Elections apply only to future payments; prior back payments are not adjusted.
Claim Filing: Only File Once
We've noticed that multiple claim submissions are sometimes received for the same employee and same leave period, often because claimants use more than one submission method to ensure their forms are received. This can lead to:
- Duplicative case records
- Slower review
- Delays in processing and approval
To keep the process running smoothly, please remind employees to submit a claim only once. Additional submissions can unintentionally slow down the process for everyone.
PFML Resources
A quick reminder that our PFML Resources Library includes materials for both employers and employees. Make sure to check back regularly for the latest tools, tips, and documents.
