Disability coverage is determined based upon medical necessity and insurance standards. Medical authorization and verification are required as part of the application process.
This benefit is administered and paid for by Emerson College.
Please note: Short-Term Disability is coordinated with state-mandated benefits, and is only paid if the state benefits do not meet the Short-Term Disability coverage amounts.
Eligibility
- Eligible Staff: Following 14 consecutive calendar days of disability, eligible staff receive 60% of salary, up to 180 calendar days. Staff are eligible for this benefit after 3 months of eligible service.
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Full-Time Tenure, Tenure Track & Term Faculty on ECCAAUP: Faculty members are eligible for 100% base pay for up to 365 days. Faculty are eligible for this benefit after 3 months of eligible service.
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