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.
Short-term disability is a type of coverage that pays your salary, or at least a portion of it, for a certain number of weeks because of medically related needs. Larger companies frequently include this benefit, and some states have mandates requiring that it is included in your benefits.