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.
Long Term vs. Short Term Disability Insurance. Disability insurance is an insurance policy that covers some of an individual's lost income while that individual is unable to work due to an illness or injury. Some disability insurance policies cover workers for a short period of a matter of months, while others provide stable benefits for decades. Deciding whether to get short term, long term, or both types of disability insurance depends on the individual worker's needs, expectations, and budget.