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Short-Term Disability

Short-Term Disability (STD) Insurance can help support you and your family should you become temporarily disabled. This coverage is provided by Prudential for employees working at least 30 hours per week. The entire cost of your coverage is paid by Smiths.

Think of STD as insurance for your paycheck.  If you are unable to work due to a non work-related injury or illness, STD will continue to pay you while you’re out. For example, surgeries, childbirth, accidental injury.

 

Disability Details
 

Income Replacement

 

Weeks 1-13: 100% of weekly earnings

Weeks 14-16: 50% of weekly earnings*

*During this three-week period of time, you can elect to supplement your weekly benefit up to 100% of weekly earnings with employer paid time off, sick leave, or vacation
 

Benefit Duration

Up to 16 weeks total during the plan year
 

Accident /
Illness Elimination Period

 

0 days, begins on the 1st day