Disability InsuranceEligible faculty members will continue to be paid their regular salary for occasional absences because of illness or injury and during the first six months of disability.
Eligible administrative staff members will continue to be paid their regular salary for occasional absences because of illness or injury. During absences for one continuous month or more because of an illness or injury, eligible administrative staff members will be paid according to the following schedule.
Short Term Disability Schedule
Length of Service 100% pay for up to: Then, 60% pay for up to:
Less than 2 years One month Five additional months Two to three years Two months Four additional months Three to four years Three months Three additional months Four to five years Four months Two additional months Five to six years Five months One additional month Six or more years Six months Not applicable Short term disability benefits are reduced by Social Security, workers compensation and similar payments, and are conditioned on the submission of medical evidence satisfactory to the university.
Long Term Disability Insurance (LTD)
LTD insurance is fully paid by the university and provides participants who have been disabled for more than six months benefits equal to 60% of salary (maximum $8,000/month) in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the plan. LTD benefits are reduced by Social Security, worker’s compensation, and similar payments. LTD coverage is not available during the first 30 days of service unless the new faculty or staff member submits evidence of similar LTD coverage with his or her most recent employer.
