Voluntary Disability

The disability benefits consist of a Short-term Disability (STD) Plan and Long-term Disability (LTD) Plan. The plans work together to replace a portion of your income when you are on an approved absence from work for your own serious health condition.

Plan

Benefit Amount and Timeline

Short-term Disability (STD)
Provides income replacement for individuals who are temporarily unable to work due to non-work-related illness, injury or medical condition
  • Elimination Period: 7 days
  • 20% of your weekly pre-disability pay
  • Weekly Maximum: $3,000
  • Maximum Duration: 25 weeks
Long-term Disability (LTD)
Replaces part of your income for longer term issues such as debilitating illness (cancer, heart disease, etc.), serious injuries or mental disorders
  • Elimination Period: 180 days
  • 60% of your monthly pre-disability pay
  • Weekly Maximum: $10,000
  • Maximum Duration: Up to Social Security Normal Retirement Age

NOTE: If you become disabled during the first 12 months of coverage due to a pre-existing condition, the disability plans may not pay benefits. Your effective date of coverage is the first day of the month following date of hire or coinciding with the 1 st of the month. For more detailed information, please see the summary plan descriptions available from human resources.

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