15.E Expanded Long-term Disability Plan

The disability income program is designed to provide monthly income and other benefits for regular faculty who are totally and continuously disabled. Payments usually begin after sick leave and vacation benefits are exhausted and continue throughout the period of disability or until age 65. 

Once a faculty member has four years of service at a 50% or more appointment, the University pays for coverage on up to $30,000 of base salary. This coverage provides 65% of predisability base salary up to $30,000 (coordinated with income from any public assistance program) and premiums for most University benefits in which the faculty member is actively enrolled before becoming disabled.

Faculty members with eight-month appointments or more and a 50% or greater appointment may immediately participate in this program at their own expense. By paying an additional premium, faculty may obtain coverage on salary in excess of $30,000 per year. (SPG 203.01-1)
See also Chapter 16, “Leaves, Absences, Holidays, Vacations, and University Closures.”

Faculty Handbook: Benefits and Services: