Childbirth
For the purposes of Short-term Disability, childbirth is considered an illness.
- You may either use Parental Leave OR the Short-term Disability benefit. Waivers shall be considered on a case-by-case basis
- If you qualify for FMLA, you must use concurrently with Short-term Disability
To learn more about Parental Leave, please refer to the Administrative Procedure 3-20.
How Does It Work?
Example of a Short-term Disability claim:
Lisa signed up for short-term disability insurance when she became a full-time employee two years ago. Recently she learned she has a health condition that will prevent her from working for eight weeks.
Her policy has a maximum benefit of 66.67% of pay, up to $1,500 a week, and a maximum benefit duration of 24 weeks. Payments can begin after the 14-day waiting period. So Lisa’s benefits begin on the 15th day of her condition.
Sample Benefit Statement
Hourly Rate
|
$18.75
|
Weekly Pay |
$750.00
|
Maximum Benefit |
x 66.67%
|
Weekly Benefit |
$500.00
|
Approved benefit duration |
x 24 weeks*
|
Total Short-Term Disability benefit (for 24 weeks) |
$12,000.00
|
* After the 14-day waiting period
All recipient will receive a separate W2.