GLOSSARY ACTIVE EMPLOYMENT means you are working for your Employer for earnings that are paid regularly and that you are performing the material and substantial duties of your regular occupation. You must be working at least the minimum number of hours as described under Eligible Group(s) in each plan. Your work site must be: - your Employer's usual place of business; - an alternative work site at the direction of your Employer, including your home; or DEDUCTIBLE SOURCES OF INCOME means income from deductible sources listed in the plan which you receive or are entitled to receive while you are disabled. This income will be subtracted from your gross disability payment. DEPENDENT means: - your child(ren) under the age of 15; and - your child(ren) age 15 or over or a family member who requires personal care assistance. - a location to which your job requires you to travel. Normal vacation is considered active employment. Temporary and seasonal workers are excluded from coverage. DISABILITY EARNINGS means the earnings which you receive while you are disabled and working, plus the earnings you could receive if you were working to your maximum capacity . ELIMINATION PERIOD means a period of continuous disability which must be satisfied before you are eligible to receive benefits from Unum. EMPLOYEE means a person who is in active employment in the United States with the Employer. EMPLOYER means the Policyholder, and includes any division, subsidiary or affiliated company named in the policy. EVIDENCE OF INSURABILITY means a statement of your medical history which Unum will use to determine if you are approved for coverage. Evidence of insurability will be at Unum's expense. GAINFUL OCCUPATION means an occupation that is or can be expected to provide you with an income within 12 months of your return to work, that exceeds:
80% of your indexed monthly earnings, if you are working; or 60% of your indexed monthly earnings, if you are not working.
GOVERNMENTAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM means a plan which is part of any federal, state, county, municipal or association retirement system, including but not limited to, a state teachers retirement system, public employees retirement system or other similar retirement system for state or local government employees providing for the payment of retirement and/or disability benefits to individuals.
GLOSSARY-1 (1/1/2025)
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