Where Did the Rain Go? Click link above to see weather patterns of a typical summer moving into the weather pattern of the 1930s dust bowl drought. See side bar for more information. (Credit: NASA) Click HERE to view animation. Click on image to enlarge.
For example, your policy may pay 80% for the first three weeks of disability and then 50% for the remainder of your benefit period. Benefit Periods: Your short-term disability policy may allow you to return to work on a trial basis.
Step. 1  Short-term disability, as defined by law, is a relatively new concept in the United States. 2  The term short-term disability is generally used for insurance purposes. 3  Short-term disability insurance generally provides either a percentage of income or a pre-defined benefit amount to the employee during a qualifying sick leave. In many cases, the amount decreases over time. This is done to encourage workers to return to work after their disability.