April 2023
eHealth Alert
For Your Health
Disability | Initiating a Claim
Pearson provides disability coverage at no cost to you if you are unable to work due to a non-work-related illness or injury (this includes childbirth and pregnancy). The Short-Term Disability Policy and Long-Term Disability Program explain how the coverages work. To initiate a claim, you must:
  1. Notify your manager. It is imperative that you stay in contact with your manager throughout your leave.
  2. Initiate a claim with Lincoln Financial, if possible, 30 days prior to your leave, by visiting the portal (first time users must register using the Company Code: Pearson) or by calling toll-free at 1-800-213-7327.
  3. Complete the Claim Intake Authorization Form and give it to your doctor. Please note: Lincoln Financial requires your doctor to provide information about your medical condition. If this information is delayed or cannot be obtained, your STD pay will be delayed or denied.
  4. When you report your claim, make sure you have the following information:
    • Your physician or medical care provider’s name, address, email address, fax and telephone numbers
    • Your manager’s name, telephone number and e-mail address
    • Reason you are out of work (diagnosis/symptoms)
    • Your last day worked, first day absent from work, and anticipated return to work date, if known
Review Filing an STD Claim to ensure that your disability is processed timely. If you have questions about filing a claim, raise a ticket via myHR or send an email to [email protected].
If you would like to take advantage of Parental Leave or FMLA, please follow steps 1 and 2 above.
Information About Serious Illness in the Family Leave
Please note, while Lincoln Financial does not administer Serious Illness in the Family Leave (SIL), you will need to call them to initiate an FMLA claim as SIL runs concurrently with an approved FMLA leave. Please raise a separate case via myHR, after you have received approval from Lincoln Financial, every time you use this benefit (within 3 business days) to ensure your time and pay will be processed accurately.
For Your Wealth
401(k) Advisory Services | Available through Empower
Through Empower’s Advisory Services in the Pearson 401(k) Plan, you can get financial help two ways. Free Online Advice allows you to use do-it-yourself tools to get personalized investment recommendations. Fee-based Professional Management Program connects you with professionals who manage your Pearson 401(k) Plan account and select investments for you. Log in to your 401(k) account during the month of April to try the Professional Management Program for 90 days. You pay no program fees if you decide to cancel within 90 days of your enrollment. Or stay and the fees will be applied from your enrollment date. The annual fee is based on a percentage of your account balance and may cost less than it would to access this type of service outside your retirement plan.
Financial Assistance | Adoption and Surrogacy
Did you know that Pearson provides eligible employees with financial assistance up to $15,000 in the form of reimbursement of qualifying expenses for the adoption of children through an agency, private adoption, the adoption of a spouse or partner’s child (or spouse or partner’s adoption of your child) and surrogacy? Read the full policy to learn which expenses are eligible for reimbursement and how to receive reimbursement.
For Your Life
Care.com | Backup Care
Through Care.com (formerly LifeCare), Pearson employees have access to Backup Care to help cover times when regular care for your child or elder parent is unexpectedly unavailable. Read these frequently asked questions to understand more about Backup Care and how to access it when you need it.
Wellness With Gympass | Free Webinars
“As important as it is to have a plan for doing work, it is perhaps more important to have a plan for rest, relaxation, self-care, and sleep.” — Akiroq Brost
Session Date/Time Registration Link
Spring Eating – Join Lifesum, a leading nutrition platform, in a discussion centered around our eating habits as the seasons shift. Monday, April 17, 12 pm ET Register - April 17
Meditation and Journaling – Treat yourself to relaxing meditation and then explore a journaling prompt. Tuesday, April 18, 12 pm ET Register - April 18
Yoga – All levels are welcome to participate in this full-body yoga session. Wednesday, April 19, 1 pm ET Register - April 19
Zumba Class – Come shake, rattle and roll for 30 minutes of aerobic dance. Thursday, April 20, 4:30 pm ET Register - April 20
Stretch Session – Improve your flexibility with this 30-minute session focused on active and passive stretching. Wednesday, April 26, 12 pm ET Register - April 26
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The information in this document is provided for your general information only and is in no way a guarantee or contract of employment. All benefits are governed by rules and policies as set out in their respective policy documents, contracts, and agreements. If there is any discrepancy between the information in this document and the policy documents, the policy documents shall prevail.
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