Parental Support
Parenting is not one-size-fits-all. Whether it’s through fertility treatments, adoption, surrogacy, or natural circumstances, Ryan Specialty is here to support you every step of the way.
Parental Leave
Time Off for Bonding
The months following the birth, adoption, or placement of a child is your time to bond, develop your parenting skills, and where applicable, help your partner transition into parenthood, too. Ryan Specialty provides eight weeks of paid parental leave for the birth of a child (this includes birth via surrogacy), adoption, or legal placement of a child through foster care.
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Adoption Assistance
Financial Benefits to Support You
Adopting a child can be expensive. However, with the help of the Adoption Assistance plan through HSA Bank, employees can set aside pre-tax dollars to help cover expenses related to child adoption. Employees can contribute up to $10,000, per calendar year, to use towards qualified adoption-related expenses including:
- adoption agency fees
- court costs
- attorney fees
- travel expenses
To check eligibility or enroll in this benefit, email the Ryan Specialty HR team at HR@ryansg.com
Maven
Maternity and Family Support
At no cost to employees enrolled in a Ryan Specialty medical plan, Maven provides maternity and family apps to support you throughout the entire parenthood journey.
▬ Fertility and family building:
■ Preconception, preservation, IUI and IVF support, adoption and surrogacy, male fertility, Rx delivery, and support.
▬ Maternity and postpartum care:
■ Pregnancy, doula care, postpartum and infant care, return-to-work coaching, miscarriage and loss, and partner support
If you have any questions or issues enrolling, please contact the Maven Care Team at support@mavenclinic.com.
Milk Stork
Breast Milk Delivery Service for Traveling Moms
As a mother of an infant, traveling can be stressful. It can be even more stressful if you’re breastfeeding and trying to ensure baby has your milk when you’re not home. Milk Stork provides refrigerated, express shipping, or easy toting of breast milk home to your baby while you are traveling. Simply call Milk Stork, pay for the service directly, and then we will issue you a 100% reimbursement for business travel, up to $500 per calendar year.
Contact Milk Stork for information on this program. You can call member services at 510.356.0221, Monday-Saturday, 6 a.m.-8 p.m. CST or email info@milkstork.com.
