Expansion of the Family and Medical Leave Act | Human Resources

Program Comparison - Short Term Disability

  Standard Insurance Company Unum
Benefit 66 2/3% of base weekly earnings 70% of base weekly earnings
Maximum weekly benefit $769 $2,000
Cost $0.87 per $100 of base salary $0.84 per $100 of base salary
Formula to determine pay period premium (Maximum Covered Annual Base Pay/100 x $0.87) / 24 (Maximum Covered Annual Base Pay/100 x $0.84) / 24
Coverage Options N/A Three options (A, B & C), with maximum weekly benefits up to:
    Option A: $750
    Option B: $1,500
    Option C: $2,000
Maximum annual salary for premium computation purposes $60,000
    Option A: $55,714
    Option B: $111,430
    Option C: $148,571
Waiting period before benefits begin: 0 days
Benefits payable from the first day if caused by an accidental injury.
0 days
Benefits payable from the first day if hospitalized as an in-patient for at least 24 hours.
  30 days
In case of disability caused by sickness or pregnancy (if applied within 31 days of eligibility date, if covered by plan at least 12 months, or if member is covered by Standard STD plan on 09/30/01)
30 days
In case of disability due to bodily injuries, sickness, pregnancy or disease.
  60 days
In case of disability caused by sickness or pregnancy (if on the plan for less than 12 months and enrolled after 10/01/01.) Does not apply to new hires enrolling within 31 day enrollment period.
60 days
Not applicable.
Maximum length of benefit 22-26 weeks 26 weeks
Waiver of Premium feature Premiums waived while short-term disability benefits are payable Unavailable
Pre-existing condition restrictions None Claims for pre-existing conditions are restricted during the first six months of coverage.
Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage None $30,000
Work Earnings Integration Return to Work Incentive Program available provided; the elimination period has been satisfied prior to the first day of return to work, and participant working 80% or less of the regularly scheduled work week (established prior to the disability onset date). Deductible income: 1/2 of work earnings. Not applicable.


May 8, 2008