Short Term Disability Program. After four months of continuous service, an employee in benefit groups A, B or C is covered by the University’s internal short term disability PROGRAM at no cost to the employee, provided the employee qualifies for long term disability benefits as noted in section 5.f. If an employee is not in group A, B, or C, they are not eligible for short-term disability income through this PROGRAM. The PROGRAM provides an income for up to 26 weeks if the employee retires due to a total and permanent disability.
Short Term Disability Program. It is mandatory for all eligible full-time and part-time employees to enrol in the Short-Term Disability Program on the first day, of accident or illness, in the fourth consecutive week (21st day).
Short Term Disability Program. (a) Short Term Disability Program (STD) All eligible employees may participate in a mutually-agreed short term disability plan. Effective October 9, 2002, the Employer shall pay seventy-five percent (75%) of the cost of the required premium. The Parties agree to carry on with the existing plan. The Employer’s obligation under this Article is limited to paying the required premiums only.
Short Term Disability Program. The Short Term Disability Program – Policies and Procedures, as amended from time to time, shall remain in effect during the term of this agreement.
Short Term Disability Program. State Disability Insurance (SDI) shall be the primary short term disability insurance program for the EGPMA. This self-insured benefit will be paid by the employee and will replace up to 55% of salary after a seven (7) day waiting period. The City shall provide secondary short term disability insurance. This plan will replace up to 60% of salary in the absence of SDI or 5% in conjunction with SDI, with a fourteen (14) day waiting period.
Short Term Disability Program. The Short-Term Disability (STD) plan is a salary continuation program that is separate and distinct from the Sick Pay Program. STD pay structure is determined by the employee’s years of service. • 6 months to 5 years of service: 6 weeks full pay/20 weeks 66% pay. • More than 5 years of service to 16 years of service: 13 weeks full pay/13 weeks 66% pay. • More than 16 years of service: 26 weeks of full pay. STD claims will be reviewed for approval or denial by a third-party administrator, which is currently CIGNA. A Windstream Leave of Absence Coordinator will coordinate and administer claims processing and payment. Eligibility • Regular (scheduled to work at least 20 hours/week) employees are eligible to receive Short Term Disability. • Part-time regular employees are eligible for Short Term Disability on a pro-rated basis determined by their weekly work schedule. • New employees are eligible for Short Term Disability the first of the month in which their 6- month anniversary falls. • Rehires with at least six months prior service are eligible for Short Term Disability on their first day of employment. Definition of Disability For the purpose of determining benefits under this plan, Disabled or Disability means that, due to sickness or as a direct result of accidental injury: • You are receiving appropriate care and treatment and complying with the requirements of such treatment; and • You are unable to earn more than 80% of your pre-disability earnings at your own occupation or an occupation within Windstream for which you are reasonably qualified taking into account your training, education and experience. To Apply Employees must apply for and meet the criteria for eligibility under the STD Plan. Application forms can be obtained from the LOA Office by calling 0-000-000-0000. Pay Guidelines Upon approval of the employee's Short Term Disability application, payment under the Short Term Disability Plan will begin. • Employees who are approved for payment under Short Term Disability will be paid in accordance with the Plan from the first day of approved absence. • Payment under Short Term Disability for approved absences will be delayed when employees do not respond as needed to questions/follow-up from LOA Coordinator and/or CIGNA. • Employees will be paid using any available paid time (sick pay, vacation, and optional holiday) until their leave is approved. • If all paid time is exhausted prior to or during the Short Term Disability approval process, the ...
Short Term Disability Program. The Employer provides a short-term disability (STD) program for exempt employees who have successfully completed probation, as a supplement to the flex leave program. The STD program is administered by the Employer in the same manner as other employee groups in the exempt flex leave program. The city manager makes final decisions regarding the short-term disability program and the decisions regarding the program may be grieved but are not arbitrable.
Short Term Disability Program. The County shall provide a short-term disability plan at no expense to the County under the same terms and conditions as provided County- wide.
Short Term Disability Program. After an employee has been absent from work for five (5) consecutive work days by reason of personal illness or injury, he/she shall be entitled to the following disability benefits commencing with the sixth (6th) work day, i.e., the day following such five (5) consecutive day status: Employees hired before May 1, 2017 If seniority is one (1) to two (2) years:
Short Term Disability Program. The Short-Term Disability (STD) plan is a salary continuation program that is separate and distinct from the Sick Pay Program. STD provides up to 26 weeks of full pay per approved disability for eligible employees in the event of their own injury or illness. STD claims will be reviewed for approval or denial by a third-party administrator, which is currently Cigna. A Windstream Leave of Absence Coordinator will coordinate and administer claims processing and payment. Eligibility ● Regular (scheduled to work at least 20 hours/week) employees are eligible to receive Short Term Disability. ● Part-time regular employees are eligible for Short Term Disability on a pro-rated Sensifivity: Internal basis determined by their weekly work schedule. ● New employees are eligible for Short Term Disability the first of the month in which their 12-month anniversary falls. ● Rehires with at least 12 months prior service are eligible for Short Term Disability on their first day of employment. Definition of Disability For the purpose of determining benefits under this plan, Disabled or Disability means that, due to sickness or as a direct result of accidental injury: ● You are receiving appropriate care and treatment and complying with the requirements of such treatment; and ● You are unable to earn more than 80% of your pre-disability earnings at your own occupation or an occupation within Windstream for which you are reasonably qualified taking into account your training, education and experience. To Apply Employees must apply for and meet the criteria for eligibility under the STD Plan. Application forms can be obtained from the LOA Office by calling 0-000-000-0000.
