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.
In contrast, short-term disability plans provide you with income payment. However, you usually must have been employed for a certain period of time before you qualify for benefits. In many cases, short-term disability plans provide you with income payments equal to 60 percent of your base salary.