Common use of Long Term Disability Application Clause in Contracts

Long Term Disability Application. ‌ A staff member who is absent from work due to illness for six (6) months, must apply to Long Term Disability if they are enrolled in the plan. Should a member’s application to Long Term Disability be denied they shall indicate to the University no later than two (2) weeks following the decision of the provider their intention to appeal the decision. Employees who have indicated their intention to appeal the Long-Term Disability provider’s decision shall be placed on an unpaid leave of absence for the duration of the appeal process. The University will maintain benefit coverage and pay all benefit premiums for up to nine (9) months during an appeal. After nine (9) months, employees will be responsible for all benefit and pension premium costs during this time period. Should an LTD application be approved retroactively, the University will reimburse benefit premium costs paid by the Employee.