What You Need To Know

First and foremost, please accept our deepest condolences for your loss. Experiencing a death in the family is extremely difficult. Republic Services benefits are here to support you as you grieve your loved one.

Bereavement Leave

If you work a minimum of 30 hours per week, you are eligible for paid bereavement leave. This benefit provides you with three days of paid time off for the death of your spouse, child, stepchild, stepparent, parent, parent-in-law, sibling, grandparent or grandchild.

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Managing Stress

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) has resources for support managing the grieving process. 

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Spouse and Child Life Insurance

Losing a spouse or child is one of life’s most challenging experiences, and we understand that attending to practical matters during this time can feel overwhelming. Our team is here with compassion and care to support you through the process of filing this life insurance claim.

If you elected spouse or child life insurance coverage, contact the Benefits Service Center at 888.850.1767 to begin a life insurance claim.

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Medical, Dental and Vision

If a covered family member passes away, you will need to remove them from your medical, dental and vision coverage. Otherwise, you will continue to pay premiums for their coverage. 

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Health Savings Account (HSA)

Contributing to an HSA? Update your beneficiary and consider increasing your HSA contributions to cover your spouse’s eligible health care costs.

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Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

If you experience a qualifying life event, you may be able to enroll in an FSA or increase your contributions to meet your needs. You can also submit your new spouse’s and eligible family members’ expenses for reimbursement.

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