2025
Benefits Info

Short term disability payments from The Standard, will be reduced by the Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) benefit amount.

To report a STD or LTD claim

The Standard: STD FAQ
(includes PFML)

Disability Coverage - Employer Paid

Benefit eligible employees will automatically be enrolled in short-term and long-term disability coverage the first of the month following 90 days of employment.

If you’re missing time from work due to your own medical condition, and are in a benefit-eligible position, you may qualify for disability pay.  It will be your responsibility to contact The Standard to start your disability claim.

Short-Term Disability Insurance
Gross-weekly benefit Maximum gross-weekly benefit Benefit waiting period Maximum benefit period
60% of your weekly covered earnings $2,000 14 Days Accident
14 Days Sickness
90 Days for Accident
90 Days for Sickness

Long-Term Disability - Employer Paid

If you become injured or sick and you cannot work, this coverage pays a portion of your paycheck when you become disabled and can’t work for an extended period of time due to a covered illness or injury

Examples:

  • Cancer
  • Pregnancy
  • Mental health issues
  • Fractures
  • Long term recovery from accident
  • No need to file a claim. Benefits seamlessly transition from Short Term to Long Term Disability.
  • Pre-Existing conditions apply – coverage will not be payable to a condition or injury previously incurred prior to obtaining coverage
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Gross-monthly benefit Maximum monthly gross benefit Benefit waiting period Maximum benefit period
60% of your monthly covered earnings $7,500 90 days Social Security Normal Retirement Age*
*During the 1st 24 months if you are unable to perform in your occupation and you have at least a 20 % loss of earnings. 
24 months – SSNRA if you are unable to perform in any occupation and have at least a 40% loss of earnings. 
All plans have exclusions and limitations. See Appendix B for more information.

Video: Disability Insurance

The Standard
STD Benefits at a Glance
Seguro Colectivo Por Incapacidad De Corto Plazo
The Standard
LTD Benefits at a Glance
Seguro Colectivo Por Incapacidad De Largo Plazo