Disability - M&P
Eligibility
Eligible participants are regular employees who are scheduled to work at least 20 hours per week.
Eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the Long-Term Disability Base Plan at no cost to employees on base salaries up to $150,000.
Benefit
Under the Base Plan on the first of the month following 180 days (6-month elimination period) of total disability resulting in lost earned income of 20% or more, staff are entitled to receive 60% of their base monthly earnings to a maximum of $7,500 minus any other payments received, such as Worker's Compensation or Social Security disability payments.
Staff participating in Supplemental Disability Coverage (see below) have an additional maximum of $12,500 of coverage. The monthly benefit will not be less than $100.
Application Process
Applications for Long-Term Disability must be completed and returned to the Benefits Office for forwarding to the insurance company as soon as it becomes evident that a disability may extend beyond six months and prior to the six-month elimination period. The employee must complete Section I of the application and obtain medical information from the appropriate physician(s). The Benefits Office will complete the employer's section and forward the application to the insurance company.
Supplemental Coverage
Faculty with base annual salary levels between $150,000 and $400,000 may purchase supplemental disability coverage on a payroll deduction basis. The maximum monthly benefit is $20,000 ($7,500 of base benefit plus $12,500 of supplemental coverage). Applications made after 60 days from date of hire or eligibility will require proof of insurability and approval by the carrier.
The insurance carrier for this coverage is The Standard Insurance Company.
