The MetLife Center for Special Needs PlanningSM makes sense as a voluntary benefit offering since it makes critical and valuable information available which employees and their families may not have easy access to elsewhere. 1 out of 5 Americans report a disability (president's Committee n Employment of People with Disabilities); 7 out of 10 Americans are either directly impacted by a disability or have a family member, friend or associate who has a disability (halfplanet.com) Special needs hits home for so many people, as evidenced in the fact that 7 out of 10 Americans are either directly impacted by a disability or have a family member, friend or associate who has a disability. Chances are virtually all employees will either have a child or other dependent with special needs or know someone who does.
Special needs planning is a voluntary benefit available for at no cost to Institutional customers or employees. On-site educational workshops are delivered by trained Special Needs Planners, many of whom have a child with special needs of their own and understand the logistical and emotional issues involved. Employees also receive personalized assistance and a consultation with a financial services representative at no cost, access to a comprehensive website with workshop scheduling capabilities for benefits or HR staff and online appointment capabilities for employees. Employees can also receive a special needs focused bi-monthly newsletter and have access to 1-877-638-3375, a dedicated toll-free customer service line.
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