Illness and Short-Term Disability
It is common to see empty desks and darkened offices in the workplace as employees call in sick for various ailments. Many of these viruses or infections are very minor and most individuals recover in only a day or two. Unfortunately, some illnesses may require a longer recovery time and may force the individual to miss more than just a few days of work. In cases like these, employees often rely on short-term disability benefits to help them as they recover.
Nearly every worker in the United States has called in sick at one point or another, whether for the common cold, allergies, the flu, or other common illnesses. If you or someone you love is suffering from an illness that requires more than just a few days of sick-leave, you may want to consider applying for short-term disability. For more information on short-term disability benefits, contact the Philadelphia workers’ compensation attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 215-238-1130.
Short-Term Disability
Short-term disability coverage was established to help individuals who need assistance for a temporary period. Depending on the specifics of your case, benefits may include financial help for:
- Hospital stays
- Medical tests
- Surgery
- Treatment
- Rehabilitation
- Prescriptions
- Loss of wages as a result of the illness or injury
Short-term disability is designed to provide “gap-coverage” for people while they are unable to work. The financial assistance often comes in the form of 50 -70% of the person’s normal wages.
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If you are looking to receive the appropriate compensation for your short-term disability claim, contact the Philadelphia workers’ compensation lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 215-238-1130 today.