Short-Term Disability Benefits (STD) provide income replacement when you are not able to work because of an injury or illness. These benefits replace a portion of your weekly income (60% of your weekly base pay) to help pay your bills and living expenses while you’re unable to work.
Full- or part-time employees who work 20 hours per week (.5 FTE) or more are eligible to enroll in this benefit.
There is a 14-day Elimination Period before benefits start unless the injury is from an accident.
*Frequently Asked Question
You can find answers to frequently asked questions related to benefits and filing a claim with The Standard.
*Enrolling
Eligible employees can enroll in this plan at any time during the plan year. You will need to complete Evidence of Insurability and be approved through The Standard, however, before the benefit would become effective.
New Hires / Newly Eligible employees who enroll within their first 30 days are immediately covered and do not have to provide Evidence of Insurability.
How Do I Get Short-Term Disability Benefits?
The Standard manages our Short-Term Disability Benefits. You would need to contact them to initiate a claim.