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General Policy

Benefits-eligible employees (working 30 or more hours per week) are eligible for Short-Term Disability benefits through the salary continuation model due to a serious health condition that prevents them from fulfilling their job responsibilities. Salary continuation will be dependent upon available funds in the Reliant account for which the employee is responsible. Part-time employees who average less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for this benefit.

Employees who qualify for Short-Term Disability coverage are eligible to receive 66% (2/3) of their regular wages and to have their health insurance benefits continued and paid by Reliant. Additional pay may be received if the employee utilizes PTO to supplement their wages for the period of time they are receiving Short-Term Disability pay. There is a 2-week (14 calendar days) waiting period before Short-Term Disability begins. PTO may be used toward the 2-week waiting period. 

The maximum length of Short-Term Disability coverage is 90 days, at which time the employee may qualify for Long-Term Disability coverage. After 90 days, the employee will no longer be eligible for salary continuation or health insurance benefits, except as provided for in the Long-Term Disability coverage and health care continuation coverage. In the event the employee does not qualify for Short-Term Disability coverage, the employee may still be eligible for up to twelve weeks of unpaid leave. See Leave of Absence for more information.