If you are unable to work because of a non-work related injury or illness, WSI’s disability plans help protect you financially by replacing a portion of your income. This coverage can protect you from financial hardship if you are unable to work.

DISABILITY PROGRAM

ELIGIBILITY

BENEFIT COVERAGE

Short-Term Disability (STD)

Full-Time non-exempt associates (excluding associates who reside in CA), are automatically enrolled in this benefit after the 90-day waiting period. Coverage may be waived by calling the Benefits Resource Center at 800.413.1444, option 1 within the 90-day waiting period.

If you waive short-term disability coverage during your new hire enrollment opportunity, you will be required to provide Evidence of Insurability if electing coverage at a later date.

55 percent of your weekly base salary up to a $1,129 weekly benefit maximum.

Begins on the eighth day of an illness or first day of hospitalization and continues until you are fully recovered or for 26 weeks, whichever comes first.

STD coordinates with income from other sources (such as state disability income benefits in California, New York, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Hawaii and Puerto Rico).

90-day waiting period from full-time hire date.

STD for Exempt Associates

Full-Time exempt associates (including associates residing in CA) are automatically enrolled in this benefit. Coverage may be waived by calling the Benefits Resource Center at 800.413.1444, option 1 within the 90-day waiting period.

If you waive short-term disability coverage during your new hire enrollment opportunity, you will be required to provide Evidence of Insurability if electing coverage at a later date.

Covers 66⅔ percent of your weekly base salary up to $4,000 weekly maximum benefit.

Benefit begins on the eighth day of an illness/first day of hospitalization and continues until you are fully recovered or for 26 weeks, whichever comes first.

Coordinates with income from other sources (e.g., state-mandated benefits in California, New York, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Hawaii and Puerto Rico).

90-day waiting period from full-time hire date.

State Disability Insurance (SDI)

Associates who are non-exempt and work in the state of California are automatically enrolled in this benefit.

60 percent of your average base wages up to a $1,252 weekly benefit maximum.

Begins on the eighth day of your disability and continues until you are fully recovered or for 52 weeks, whichever comes first.

Voluntary Long-Term Disability (LTD)

All non-exempt associates (excluding corporate) are eligible for this voluntary benefit.

Choose coverage of either 40 or 60 percent of monthly base salary.

Receive up to a maximum of $5,000 per month.

LTD coordinates with income from other sources (such as Social Security).

Company-Provided Basic LTD and Voluntary LTD

All exempt and corporate non-exempt associates are automatically enrolled in the Basic LTD benefit. Some associates may be eligible for additional Voluntary LTD.

Basic LTD benefit is 40 percent of monthly base salary with an option to elect an additional 20 percent of your monthly base salary.

Receive a combined monthly maximum benefit of up to $10,000.

Benefits begin on the 181st consecutive day of disability.

LTD coordinates with income from other sources (such as Social Security).