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.
Typically, a short-term disability policy provides you with 40 to 70 percent of your pre-disability base salary. Some people have short-term disability insurance through an employer, union, or other professional organization. This type of policy is known as group coverage.
Are there any other benefits available to me? Although the Short-Term Disability Benefit only provides you a weekly payment for a set amount of weeks (see Plan Benefit Profile), you may be entitled for continued medical coverage for the illness that is specifically disabling you from work.