203.01

Basic Long-Term Disability Plan

Applies to: All AFSCME Regular Staff and All Regular Faculty and Staff with a Benefit Eligibility Date Prior to September 1, 1981, Who Did Not Elect the Expanded Long-Term Disability Plan and TRADES Regular Staff with a Benefit Eligibility Date prior to 8-1-86 who Did Not Elect the Expanded Long-Term Disability Plan
  1. Policy

    The University provides a Long-Term Disability (LTD) Plan so that a percentage of monthly income and other benefits may be continued for totally disabled eligible faculty and staff members according to the terms of the Basic LTD Plan.

  2. Regulations

    1. ELIGIBILITY AND ENROLLMENT:

      Information regarding benefit eligibility and enrollment is available by contacting the Benefits Office, the Shared Service Center or by visiting the Benefits Office website.

    2. CONTINUATION OF COVERAGE DURING LEAVES OF ABSENCE, AND REDUCTION IN FORCE (LAYOFF):

      Information regarding continuation of coverage during periods of ineligibility including reduction in appointment, layoff, paid leaves, and unpaid leaves is available by contacting the Benefits Office,the Shared Services Center, or at the Benefits Office website.

    3. PLAN BENEFITS:

      Details of the Plan benefits are available in the “Basic Long-Term Disability Plan” booklet.  Booklets are available on the Benefits Office website.

    4. TERMINATION OF COVERAGE:

      Coverage is terminated effective the date of termination of service or the effective date of an ineligible employment status.

    5. BASIC LONG-TERM DISABILITY PLAN COVERAGE FOR BARGAINED-FOR STAFF MEMBERS:

      Faculty and staff members subject to the terms and conditions of collective bargaining agreements should consult the specific provisions in their current agreements dealing with Long Term Disability. In the event there is an inconsistency between this SPG and an applicable collective bargaining agreement, the provision of the collective bargaining agreement will govern.

    6. LIMITATIONS:

      The University in its sole discretion may modify, amend, or terminate the benefits provided with respect to any individual receiving benefits, including active employees, retirees, and their spouses, partners, and dependents. Although the University has elected to provide these benefits, no individual has a vested right to any of the benefits provided. Nothing in this SPG gives any individual the right to continued benefits beyond the time the University modifies, amends, or terminates the benefit. Anyone seeking or accepting any of the benefits provided will be deemed to have accepted the terms of the benefit programs and the University’s right to modify, amend or terminate them.

Notes

 June 27, 2016 revision updates website address

October 3, 2023:  Updated links and formatting

SPG Number
203.01
Date Issued
Last Updated
Next Review Date
Applies To
All AFSCME Regular Staff and All Regular Faculty and Staff with a Benefit Eligibility Date Prior to September 1, 1981, Who Did Not Elect the Expanded Long-Term Disability Plan and TRADES Regular Staff with a Benefit Eligibility Date prior to 8-1-86 who Did Not Elect the Expanded Long-Term Disability Plan
Owner
University Human Resources
Primary Contact
Benefits Office