Short-Term Disability provides you income protection after 7 days of being unable to work due to a disabling condition. Eligible faculty and staff are automatically covered under the plan as of the first of the month next following, or coincident with, the date of employment as a benefits-eligible employee.
Below is a brief outline of benefits. Refer to the summary of plan benefits for more information. Under all circumstances, the official plan document will take precedence over information contained on this website or within the plan summary.
| Basic Benefit Amount | 60% of weekly pay. $2,076.92 per week maximum |
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| Offset to Basic Benefit | Family/medical leave pay and income from sources such as Social Security |
| Definition of Pay | Your weekly base pay rate in effect during your disability |
| Maximum Period | Benefits are payable until the earlier of your return to work or 180 days from the date of disability |