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  • SHORT TERM DISABILITY

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    BENEFITS AT A GLANCE

    Short term disability insurance will help ease the financial stress of a covered illness or injury.

    Each full-time employee may select a benefit coverage in $50 increments not to exceed 60% of current salary with a maximum of $1,250/weekly benefit.

    Benefits begin on the 15th day of disability due to an accident or sickness. Benefits are payable as long as you are totally disabled, up to 11 weeks, or 90 days.

    Maternity Benefits are paid the same as for an illness.

    Benefits are not paid for occupational illness or accident.

    Disability benefits begin after your sick-leave is exhausted.

    BENEFITS OFFSET

    Amounts of weekly benefits will be reduced by any Social Security or other retirement income being received by the claimant.
    No benefit will be paid if you are injured on the job or collecting Workers Compensation benefits.

    Certificate of Coverage

    Short Term Disability Certificate of Coverage

    PREMIUM

    Weekly BenefitMonthly Deduction
    $100$4.90
    $250$12.25
    $500$24.50
    $750$36.75
    $1,000$49.00
    $1,250$61.25

    PRE-EXISTING LIMITATION

    Benefits will not be paid as a result of a “pre-existing condition” until the insured has gone twelve (12) months treatment free or has been continuously covered for twelve (12) months. A pre-existing condition is an illness or injury for which the insured has received diagnosis, treatment or advice with in a three (3) month period preceding the effective date of enrollment or an increase in coverage.


    Questions?

    We are here to assist with any of your benefits questions. Email us at enrollment@houze.org, call us toll-free at 1-800-523-7135.

    Benefits Contact

    Heard County Schools Human Resources
    706-675-3320

    Summary of Benefits

    Click below to download and review a Summary of Benefits document (.pdf).

    SUMMARY OF BENEFITS
    Houze & Associates