Disability Benefits
Long-Term Disability insurance protects your ability to earn a paycheck. It pays a percentage of your salary if you become unable to work for a long period of time, months or even years.
This coverage is a 100% employer-paid benefit, provided at no cost to you. For more information, see the documents below.
Benefits |
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Employee Eligibility |
You must be actively working a minimum of 30 hours per week to be eligible |
Premium Payment |
The premiums for this insurance are paid in full by the policyholder. There is no |
Elimination Period |
Your benefits begin on the later of 90 calendar days after the onset of your disabling injury or illness. |
Monthly Benefit |
Your benefit is equivalent to 60% of your before-tax monthly earnings, not to exceed the plan’s maximum monthly benefit amount less other income sources. The premium for your long-term disability coverage is waived while you are receiving benefits. |
Maximum Monthly Benefit |
$5,000 |
Minimum Monthly Benefit |
$100 |
Maximum Benefit Period |
If you become disabled prior to age 62, benefits are payable to age 65, your Social Security Normal Retirement Age or 3.5 years, whichever is longest. At age 62 (and older), the benefit period will be based on a reduced duration schedule. |
Partial Disability Benefits |
If you become disabled and can work part-time (but not full-time), you may be eligible for partial disability benefits. |
Definitions |
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Own Occupation |
5 Years |
Own Occupation Earnings |
99% |
Definition of Monthly |
Monthly earnings for salaried employees is the gross annual salary in effect |
Features |
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Vocational Rehabilitation |
If you become disabled and participate in the vocational rehabilitation |
Survivor Benefit |
If you pass away while receiving disability benefits, a lump sum equal to 3 |
Services |
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Hearing Discount Program |
The Hearing Discount Program provides you and your family discounted |