How to Claim Temporary Disability Pay

A short-term disability can include anything from an injury to pregnancy to a serious medical problem that prevents you from being able to do your job. To claim short-term disability pay, you will need to fill out a "Short-Term Disability Insurance Form" for your insurance provider. This insurance will pay out a portion of your salary while you recover. If an injury, pregnancy or any other medical problem is preventing you from working, don't hesitate to apply for short-term disability insurance.

Instructions

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  Acquire a "Short-Term Disability Insurance Form" from your insurance provider, which can typically be found on the company's website. If you're searching for an insurance provider, there are many companies that offer this service, including Mutual of Omaha, Assurant Employee Benefits and Combined Insurance, among others.

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  Fill out the form by including accurate information about your disability, when the disability began, and the date you were first absent from work. You will also need to provide your contact information, social security number and details about any other health claims you have made concerning your disability, such as workers' compensation.

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  Get your employer to fill out his portion of the form, which outlines how much you earn, how many hours you contribute per week, the specifics of your disability in relation to your work, and the first day of work you missed.

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  Get a physician to validate the information you have filled out on the form. The physician will have to disclose information about your treatment history, the diagnosis of your disability and other symptoms.

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  Send the completed form to your insurance provider. Your provider may request access to your medical records to complete an audit. It usually takes up to 15 days to process the form, but once you have been approved, you will immediately receive compensation for the duration of the short-term disability.