Frequently Asked Questions about Disability
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When do I need a doctor’s note?
Posted by:Doctor’s notes document the period that you cannot return to work due to your medical disability. Generally, any time you will be off work more than five days or you are out of sick leave, a note should be submitted to payroll and to your site. Subsequent notes should be submitted every 6-8 weeks if you experience a long-term disability. A doctor’s note releasing you to return to work should be provided upon your return from a long-term illness.
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My doctor told me I could file a State Disability Insurance (SDI) claim?
Posted by:Why doesn’t the District information mention it?
District employees are covered by an employer-paid income protection plan, and do not contribute to SDI. Therefore, you are not eligible to file SDI claims unless you pay SDI contributions through a different employer. -
What about the paid Family medical leave that was passed recently?
Posted by:This type of paid leave is provided through State Disability Insurance (SDI) and does not apply to our District per question #2 above. -
How much time off do I get for maternity leave?
Posted by:Maternity leave is processed just like other disability leaves. See page 1-2 of this Employee Disability Leave Information flyer. This flyer is online (click on Departments, then Benefits). -
Can’t I wait until I come back to work to submit insurance enrollment for my newborn child?
Posted by:No. A new child must be added to your insurance within 30 days of birth to have continuous coverage. Insurance forms can be printed from our web site. This flyer is online (click on Departments and then benefits).
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Should I return my Standard disability income protection claim paperwork to payroll?
Posted by:No. Follow the instructions that come with the claim form and mail the forms to Standard at the address on the form. Please note that incomplete or illegible answers may result in delay of payment consideration.
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Why hasn’t payroll paid my income protection monies yet?
Posted by:You will receive a check directly from Standard. The insurance money is not paid on your District pay check. Contact Standard to determine the status of your claim at (800) 522-0406. -
How do I continue my benefits if I take unpaid leave other than FML?
Posted by:Contact payroll to arrange to pay for your benefits while you are gone. You must re-enroll in benefits upon your return from unpaid leave.