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Short Term Disability (STD) Benefits

Short Term Disability with Sun Life
 Benefit amount is 50% of insured’s weekly earnings to a maximum of
$1,385 per week.
 Benefit is payable beginning the 15th day post-accident and the 15th day of

sickness or the day following the number of accumulated sick days
applicable to the employee.
 Maternity is covered the same as any other illness.
 Late entrants must complete Evidence of Insurability (EOI). (employees who

don’t enroll when initially eligible)
 Maximum benefit period is 24 weeks.
 Partial Disability benefit included

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