Short Term Disability Benefits
Disability programs are designed to provide health care and financial assistance to individuals who are injured and unable to work for a given length of time. Short-term disability usually applies to people who suffer injuries that they will eventually recover from and regain normal (or near normal) function.
Short-term disability offers injured workers a chance to undergo necessary medical treatment and rehabilitation without suffering the complete loss of wages and insurance coverage. For more information on short-term disability, contact the experienced Philadelphia short term disability lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. by calling 215-238-1130.
Short Term Disability Benefits
Specific benefits are determined by an individual’s personal coverage, employer policies, and the particular coverage the individual has selected. Common short-term disability policies often include:
- Allowed use of sick time for continued payments and coverage
- Short-term pay that typically ranges from 50%-75% of the individual’s salary
- Payments that may decrease over time
- Benefits that are usually based on an individual’s regular salary and do not include bonuses or commission percentages
- Protection of one’s job while on short-term disability leave
Disability benefits for a short period of time are meant to help individuals maintain financial stability while recovering from injury or illness, as well as protect the person’s position at work while he or she is away. It is important to thoroughly examine all disability policies offered by your employer and make sure you have proper coverage in the event of an accident or illness.
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If you have been wrongly denied short-term disability benefits, contact the Philadelphia short-term disability attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 215-238-1130 to discuss the specifics of your case.