Common use of Short Term Disability Program Clause in Contracts

Short Term Disability Program. The Short-Term Disability (STD) plan is a salary continuation program that is separate and distinct from the Sick Pay Program. STD provides up to 26 weeks of full pay per approved disability for eligible employees in the event of their own injury or illness. STD claims will be reviewed for approval or denial by a third-party administrator, which is currently Cigna. A Windstream Leave of Absence Coordinator will coordinate and administer claims processing and payment. • Regular (scheduled to work at least 20 hours/week) employees are eligible to receive Short Term Disability. • Part-time regular employees are eligible for Short Term Disability on a pro-rated basis determined by their weekly work schedule. • New employees are eligible for Short Term Disability the first of the month in which their 12-month anniversary falls. • Rehires with at least 12 months prior service are eligible for Short Term Disability on their first day of employment. For the purpose of determining benefits under this plan, Disabled or Disability means that, due to sickness or as a direct result of accidental injury: • You are receiving appropriate care and treatment and complying with the requirements of such treatment; and • You are unable to earn more than 80% of your pre-disability earnings at your own occupation or an occupation within Windstream for which you are reasonably qualified taking into account your training, education and experience. Employees must apply for and meet the criteria for eligibility under the STD Plan. Application forms can be obtained from the LOA Office by calling ▇-▇▇▇-▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇.

Short Term Disability Program. The Short-Term Disability (STD) plan is a salary continuation program that is separate and distinct from the Sick Pay Program. STD provides up to 26 weeks of full pay per approved disability for eligible employees in the event of their own injury or illness. STD claims will be reviewed for approval or denial by a third-party administrator, which is currently Cigna. A Windstream Leave of Absence Coordinator will coordinate and administer claims processing and payment. • ● Regular (scheduled to work at least 20 hours/week) employees are eligible to receive Short Term Disability. • ● Part-time regular employees are eligible for Short Term Disability on a pro-rated Sensifivity: Internal basis determined by their weekly work schedule. • ● New employees are eligible for Short Term Disability the first of the month in which their 12-month anniversary falls. • ● Rehires with at least 12 months prior service are eligible for Short Term Disability on their first day of employment. For the purpose of determining benefits under this plan, Disabled or Disability means that, due to sickness or as a direct result of accidental injury: • ● You are receiving appropriate care and treatment and complying with the requirements of such treatment; and • ● You are unable to earn more than 80% of your pre-disability earnings at your own occupation or an occupation within Windstream for which you are reasonably qualified taking into account your training, education and experience. Employees must apply for and meet the criteria for eligibility under the STD Plan. Application forms can be obtained from the LOA Office by calling ▇-▇▇▇-▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇.