Michelle was showing her nephew how to block a kick when she took an unexpected fall and broke her ankle. She needed minor surgery and a cast, which kept her away from work for several weeks.
Michelle's Short Term Disability Insurance paid her a portion of her lost income, so she could manage expenses while she was unable to work. For illustrative purposes only. Coverage plans may vary. Depending on who pays for this coverage, the benefit may be taxable. Unum will make the initial decision on a Short Term Disability Insurance claim within five business days after receipt of a complete claim which includes:. Each claim is unique, and Unum may request additional supporting medical records to make a decision on a claim.
Learn more about filing a claim here. First, we will review medical information to determine if you meet the definition of disability as it is defined in your policy. Once we establish that you meet the definition of disability, then to be eligible for benefits, you:. We may ask you to provide updated medical information to verify your disability and continued eligibility for benefits beyond the initial approval of your claim.
For a delivery with no complications, pregnancy claims are approved under Short Term Disability for a period of six weeks. Your employer may choose to provide an alternative eight-week benefit for Cesarean deliveries. The six-week and eight-week periods include the elimination period. For example, if the elimination period is seven days, then a normal delivery is paid five weeks of benefits.
Disabilities due to complications of pregnancy will be covered the same as any other covered sickness. When you are ready to return to work, please contact your claims specialist, who will work with you on your return-to-work plan.
Most plans allow for recurrent disability. If an employee becomes disabled again due to the same condition within a specified number of days, the recurrent provision allows continued disability payments under the original claim. If an employee becomes disabled after the number of days in the recurrent provision, or due to a new medical condition, a new claim would need to be filed.
Depending on the definition of disability as defined in the policy, an employee may be able to receive benefits and work part-time. Most policies will allow employees to work part-time while on claim. Typically, an employee will need to have a certain percentage of their earnings lost to disability for a claim to remain active. The cancellation of the policy or termination from employment does not affect a payable claim. If an employee is on claim and the policy is cancelled or the employee is terminated from employment, a claim will be paid to the same duration it would have been had either event not occurred.
The FMLA applies to employers with 50 or more employees and guarantees eligible employees restoration to the same or equivalent position on return from leave.
While the ADA includes hardship provisions for employers that are unable to accommodate an employee's disability, the FMLA does not include such provisions, and an eligible employee must be permitted to take a covered leave of absence.
There are very limited exceptions to the job reinstatement requirement for certain key employees defined by the act. Federal vs. State Family and Medical Leave Laws. Employers are advised to contact their state labor department or legal counsel for information on any state-specific family medical leave laws that may provide job-protected leave to employees with disabilities. Workers' compensation is a benefit mandated in most states. It benefits employers by limiting its liability for job-related injuries and illnesses, and it benefits employees by providing guaranteed medical, wage-loss and other benefits.
State temporary disability benefits laws. Social Security pays benefits to people who cannot work because they have a medical condition that is expected to last at least one year or result in death. Social Security does not provide disability benefits for partial or short-term disabilities. An individual may be able to work and collect Social Security Disability Insurance in some circumstances with limits on permitted earnings.
Social Security offers a number of incentives to encourage individuals with disabilities to continue working, including:. See Social Security Disability Benefits. Several other federal laws extend protection to individuals with disabilities in employment and the job application process. Applicable federal and state laws embody the principles of prohibiting discrimination, guaranteeing restoration of employment following a leave of absence and replacing income from wages lost as a result of on-the-job injuries or illnesses.
These laws often overlap and must be considered together in determining an employer's obligations to individuals with disabilities. Disability leave laws can vary widely depending on the country and region. HR professionals managing disability leave policies and plans in multiple countries will need to take into account these differences. Employers should engage an international labor lawyer or consultant to provide information in countries of interest.
Effective communication methods will vary based on employer size, the number of business locations, employee demographics and preferences, access to technology, and whether employees are working onsite or offsite.
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This is a brief product overview only. Coverage may not be available in all states. Optional riders are available at an additional cost. The policy has limitations and exclusions that may affect benefits payable. Refer to the policy for complete details, limitations, and exclusions. For costs and complete details of the coverage, please contact your local Aflac agent. Limitations and Exclusions for residents of Arizona:. Disability caused by a Pre-existing Condition or reinjuries to a Pre-existing Condition will not be covered unless it begins more than 12 months after the Effective Date of coverage.
Aflac will not pay benefits for a Disability that is being treated outside the territorial limits of the United States. Aflac will not pay benefits whenever coverage provided by the policy is in violation of any U. If the coverage violates U. Aflac will not pay benefits whenever fraud is committed in making a claim under this coverage or any prior claim under any other Aflac coverage for which you received benefits that were not lawfully due and that fraudulently induced payment.
Aflac will not pay benefits for a Disability that is caused by or occurs as a result of any bacterial, viral, or micro-organism infection or infestation, or any condition resulting from insect, arachnid, or other arthropod bites or stings as a Disability due to an Injury; such disability will be covered to the same extent as a Disability due to Sickness.
Benefits will be paid for only one Disability at a time, even if the Disability is caused by more than one Sickness, more than one Injury, or a Sickness and an Injury.
Disability caused by a Pre-existing Condition or reinjuries to a Pre-existing Condition, including deliveries for children conceived prior to the Effective Date of coverage, will not be covered unless it begins more than 12 months after the Effective Date of coverage.
Limitations and Exclusions for residents of Idaho:.
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