What does a Split-Dollar Plan involve?

A Split-Dollar Plan involves an employer and employee sharing in premium costs. This arrangement allows the employee to have life insurance coverage while the employer pays a portion of the premium. Typically, the arrangement is set up so that upon the death of the employee, the death benefit is paid to the beneficiary, and the employer is reimbursed for their share of the premiums they contributed.

This structure can be beneficial for both parties: it provides valuable coverage to the employee at a lower out-of-pocket cost and reduces the risk exposure for the employer by ensuring they have financial interest in the policy. The plan is designed to be flexible, with various funding options, and it can serve as a strong recruitment and retention tool in compensation packages, aligning both employer and employee interests effectively.