Temporary Disability

While temporary disability may not have the same long-term effects as a permanent disability, it is still important to understand the impact it may have on your benefits under the Health Fund and Pension Plan.

Forms:

• Disability Application Packet

Additional Information:

Health Benefits

• Extended Coverage/COBRA

Pension SPD

• Grace Periods - Page 6
  
  

Benefit Plan Checklist

• You may be entitled to a disability extension of coverage under the Health Fund. This extension only applies to the disabling condition. However, if you want coverage for any other condition, other than the disabling condition, you will need to purchase COBRAThe acronym for the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 which allows for the purchase of coverage after loss of eligibility due to certain qualifying events. continuation coverage. In addition, the disability extension does not include any dependent coverage. If you want coverage for your dependents, you will need to purchase COBRA continuation coverage.
• Should you decide to apply for the disability extension of coverage, please complete the Disability Application Form and have the Attending Physician's Statement completed by your doctor and return them to the Administrative Office along with any supporting documentation. You will be notified of the decision in writing.
• You should check your vesting status under the Pension Plan to determine whether you are vested for a pension benefit. If you are not vested with the Pension Plan, your temporary disability may affect your Qualified YearsA Plan Year in which the Participant earned at least eight Credited Weeks towards vesting, depending on the duration of your disability.