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Disability

Short Term Disability

This voluntary plan allows you to receive a benefit if you are ill or injured and unable to perform your job for at least 14 days, up to 13 weeks.( The period for which a benefit is payable will commence following any accumulated sick leave or salary continuation period.) The benefit amount is 60% of your salary (up to a maximum weekly benefit of $2,000.) You pay the full cost for this program. If you apply at any time other than at your time of hire, including during the annual Benefits Open Enrollment period, acceptance is contingent upon your providing evidence of insurability.

Long Term Disability

This voluntary plan allows you to receive a benefit if you are ill or injured for an extended period and unable to work. You may receive 60% of your salary (up to a monthly benefit of $15,000) after you have been out of work for 90 days. Benefit levels may be adjusted for other income such as retirement or Social Security disability benefits. You pay the full cost for this program. If you apply at any time other than at your time of hire, including during the annual Benefits Open Enrollment period, acceptance is contingent upon your providing evidence of insurability.

Reporting Your Disability Claim

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