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Disability Beneits
There are two types of disability beneits available under your GLG beneit plan: short term disability and
long term disability. Short term disability provides beneits for up to 13 weeks; long term disability provides
beneits after short term disability beneits have been exhausted. Long term disability may be payable until
retirement age. You must qualify for these beneits in order to receive payment under the plan.
Short Term Disability (STD)
Short term disability beneits are provided to you if you cannot work as a result of illness, injury, or
pregnancy. In order to qualify for these beneits, you must be unable to perform one or more of the main
duties of your job, or be unable to perform your duties on a full-time basis.
Who provides your STD Beneits?
Your STD beneit is administered through Unum
and by any mandated state beneit that you may be Years of Service* Salary Continuation
eligible for (e.g. NY DBL or CA SDI). Less than 6 months 66-2/3% pay
GLG offers STD beneit payments per the schedule to 6+ months 100% pay for duration of
the right, should you become eligible. approved STD claim
Who pays for your STD beneits? Can your STD beneit payment be reduced?
GLG pays for your STD beneits. There is no cost Yes. Depending on your circumstances, your
to you. beneits may be reduced by:
When does your beneit payment begin? > Any other disability income beneits you are
eligible for (such as state-mandated beneits),
Whether you are ill, have an accident or pregnant, if see table below;
you qualify, beneits become payable on the 8th day
following the occurrence of your disability. > Any disability beneits or retirement beneits you
may receive under a retirement plan;
How long are STD beneits paid? > Beneits payable to you by Social Security; and
If you qualify for coverage, you will be eligible to > Earnings you may receive from any form of
receive beneits for up to 13 weeks. employment
Are beneits automatically paid? A portion of your beneit may be paid by a state-
No. You must apply to Unum and qualify for beneits mandated beneit as shown in the following chart:
under the STD program. State Weekly Beneit Beneits Begin
How do you apply for STD beneits? NY 50% of base salary, 8th Day
To request STD, contact your People Team up to $170
representative for instructions. CA 70% of base salary, 8th Day
up to $1,252
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There are two types of disability beneits available under your GLG beneit plan: short term disability and
long term disability. Short term disability provides beneits for up to 13 weeks; long term disability provides
beneits after short term disability beneits have been exhausted. Long term disability may be payable until
retirement age. You must qualify for these beneits in order to receive payment under the plan.
Short Term Disability (STD)
Short term disability beneits are provided to you if you cannot work as a result of illness, injury, or
pregnancy. In order to qualify for these beneits, you must be unable to perform one or more of the main
duties of your job, or be unable to perform your duties on a full-time basis.
Who provides your STD Beneits?
Your STD beneit is administered through Unum
and by any mandated state beneit that you may be Years of Service* Salary Continuation
eligible for (e.g. NY DBL or CA SDI). Less than 6 months 66-2/3% pay
GLG offers STD beneit payments per the schedule to 6+ months 100% pay for duration of
the right, should you become eligible. approved STD claim
Who pays for your STD beneits? Can your STD beneit payment be reduced?
GLG pays for your STD beneits. There is no cost Yes. Depending on your circumstances, your
to you. beneits may be reduced by:
When does your beneit payment begin? > Any other disability income beneits you are
eligible for (such as state-mandated beneits),
Whether you are ill, have an accident or pregnant, if see table below;
you qualify, beneits become payable on the 8th day
following the occurrence of your disability. > Any disability beneits or retirement beneits you
may receive under a retirement plan;
How long are STD beneits paid? > Beneits payable to you by Social Security; and
If you qualify for coverage, you will be eligible to > Earnings you may receive from any form of
receive beneits for up to 13 weeks. employment
Are beneits automatically paid? A portion of your beneit may be paid by a state-
No. You must apply to Unum and qualify for beneits mandated beneit as shown in the following chart:
under the STD program. State Weekly Beneit Beneits Begin
How do you apply for STD beneits? NY 50% of base salary, 8th Day
To request STD, contact your People Team up to $170
representative for instructions. CA 70% of base salary, 8th Day
up to $1,252
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