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.
The following are part of what a short term disability plan benefits package may include: 1  Percentage of weekly salary paid out (typically between 40% - 60% of weekly salary). 2  Duration of short term disability benefits (typically between 9 to 52 weeks). 3  Maximum amount of time covered under this disability program (up to 52 weeks)