Enrollment is voluntary and you pay the premiums on an after-tax basis. Contact your human resource professional or use the Benefits Eligibility tool or the Benefits Eligibility Chart to see if you are eligible for STD. In general, paid parental time is used during the 30 calendar day elimination period and immediately following the end of the approved disability benefit.įor assistance coordinating your leave benefits contact HRConnection at 614-247-myHR (6947).įor additional details please see the Disability Program Specific Plan Details.įaculty and staff must hold an eligible appointment of at least 50% FTE (full-time equivalent). Any other disability payments for which you may be eligible-such as Workers’ Compensation-will also offset your STD payments.īirth mothers who are eligible for STD benefits and paid parental time should coordinate these benefits appropriately. Using sick time or paid parental time while receiving STD payments will result in a reduction of your STD payment.
However, you cannot supplement your STD benefits with sick time or paid parental time. You may use vacation time while receiving STD benefits to supplement your income. If you have elected short-term disability (STD) coverage, your approved, weekly, non-taxable STD benefit is 60% of your gross monthly salary, up to a $5,000 maximum.