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Human Resources » Benefits Information
Center » Disability
Coverage
Short
Term Disability Program
General
Information
NWHSU provides a disability
program to provide financial security for regular full time
and regular part time employees who are in a benefit eligible
position in the event an illness or injury occurs which
is not covered by workers' compensation or other disability
funds. The benefit pays a varied percentage of the employee's
current base earnings up to a maximum amount. These amounts
are not reduced by the amount of any Social Security and/or
Workers Compensation benefits received.
There
is a five (5) calendar day waiting period for short term
disability. If Paid
Time Off (PTO) is available it must be used
during the waiting period. If the disability is due to childbirth,
use of Paid Time Off (PTO) is not mandatory.
During
the period of a disability absence, the employee must be
under the regular care and attendance of a licensed healthcare
practitioner. The employee may be required to furnish the
University a statement from the healthcare practitioner
from time to time.
Long
Term Disability Insurance
General
Information
Schedule
of Long Term Disability Benefits
General
Information
NWHSU also provides long term
disability insurance to regular full time and part time
employees who have completed at least one (1) year of continuous
employment in a benefit eligible position. This insurance
is intended to provide financial protection in the event
of an extended illness or injury not covered by workers
compensation or other disability funds. The benefit pays
a varied percentage of the employee's current base earnings
up to a maximum amount. These amounts are reduced by the
amount of any Social Security and/or Workers Compensation
benefits received.
There
is a ninety (90) day waiting period for long term disability.
Disability insurance claims are subjected to third party
administrator approvals. During the period of a disability
absence, the employee must be under the regular care and
attendance of a licensed healthcare provider.
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