VPP 2023-2024 Benefit Guide

Short-Term Disability

This benefit is paid for 100% by VPP. There is no cost to you, the employee.

VPP provides employees with group short-term coverage for those unexpected situations that may keep you from performing the daily responsibilities of your job. Your disability plan is available to help supplement your income when you are not able to continue employment for a certain period of time. Short-term disability benefits may be reduced by benefits received from state disability or temporary worker’s compensation programs. Total benefits received from the policy, state disability, temporary worker’s compensation programs and employers’ Paid Time Off pay may not exceed 100% of your income prior to your disability.

ELIGIBILITY

Job Class

All Members

All active, full time employees (except seasonal, temporary, or contract workers) who work at least 30 hours per week BENEFITS PAYABLE

Eligible Members

Primary Weekly Benefit

50% of your pre-disability earnings up to $1,000 Primary Weekly Benefit less other income sources

Benefit Amount

Definition of Earnings

Base wage BENEFIT QUALIFICATION

Elimination Period

Benefits begin on the 8th day for accident and 8th day for sickness

Benefit Payment Period

Up to 12 weeks after the elimination period is satisfied

Maternity

Treated the same as any other disability ADDITIONAL BENEFITS 5% increase in the primary weekly benefit LIMITATIONS & EXCLUSIONS

Rehabilitation Incentive Benefit

Other Limitations

There are additional limitations to your coverage. A complete list is included in your booklet.

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