As you may know, June is Pride Month. At Snowflake, embracing each other’s differences is a core value of our organization. We recognize and appreciate the importance of creating an environment in which all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to do their best work and bring great ideas to the table. We are focused on building a company that cultivates a sense of belonging for everyone.
Benefit plan resources to support our LGBTQIA+ community
Cigna Members:
To learn about specific programs and initiatives to foster health and wellness for LGBTQIA+ families, please visit their LGBTQ+ Health site.
Kaiser Members:
LGBTQ Health – Kaiser Permanente recognizes that LGBTQ members may face unique health care challenges, and commits to providing the services that best meet their needs.
Parents, Family, Friends, and Allies United with LGBTQ People – In addition to preventive health and medical care, the Permanente Medical Group offers more resources to support LGBTQ members and their families and friends.
Benefit programs that support our employees in growing their family
Whatever dreams you hold for a family, we are here to support you. Whether you are a member of the LGBTQIA+ community or other minority groups, or you’re just facing challenges to find the resources you and your loved ones need, we have several benefits to foster flexibility for all paths to parenthood.
Maven
Maven is your one-stop shop for personalized family support and parenthood. It offers the seamless experience to assist you from fertility, maternity, and all the way to post-partum, all in one unified platform. Members receive a dedicated care coordinator and a personalized care team of Maven practitioners who support them through their family journey.
Visit our Maven page to learn more about this program.
Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement
There are many ways to build and grow your family and we want to help you focus on what matters most to you, less on costs. Our adoption and surrogacy program is designed to give you reimbursement for the qualified expenses you incur in your journey to parenthood, up to $10,000 per adoption or surrogacy (employees may use this benefit up to a lifetime maximum of two times).
To learn more about this amazing family-forming resource, check out the Snowflake US Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement Policy.
Providing paid time off for bonding with your new child through Snowflake’s parental leave
Snowflake offers generous leave options for all new parents—whether you are caring for a newborn or newly adopted child—regardless of the parent’s gender or location. Please see our benefits page on snowflakebenefits.com/parental-leave/ to learn about the different types and lengths of leave we offer depending on your specific situation. Parental Leaves are available so parents can have that precious time to bond with the new child they brought into the home (through birth, adoption, or foster placement).
For more information please review the US Snowflake Maternity and Parental Leave of Absence Policy and frequently asked questions (FAQs) on The Lift.
Inclusion, belonging, and empowerment are the core values guiding how we build our teams and support our leaders; we apply these principles to everything we do and strive to create an environment to help everyone thrive, at work and in life.
