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.
A typical waiting period for short-term disability benefits is 15 days, but may be shorter or longer, depending upon an employerâs sick leave plan. Waiting periods for long-term disability plans usually start 30 to 180 days after the disability occurs. Itâs best to coordinate coverage so that once any sick pay and short-term disability benefits have been exhausted, long-term disability benefits start immediately.