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 insurance is an insurance policy that protects an employee from loss of income in the case that he or she is temporarily unable to work due to illness, injury, or accident. Short-term disability insurance does not protect against work-related accidents or injuries, as these would be covered by workers' compensation insurance. However, it ensures that an employee will still receive a percentage of income if they cannot work due to sickness or a disabling injury.