Short Term Disability

You are automatically enrolled in short term disability (STD) insurance. New York Life Group Benefit Solutions (NYL GBS) administers the plan.

How It Works

If you are unable to work because of an illness or injury, STD insurance will provide some income protection. Any benefits you receive are subject to federal and state income taxes. Stimson pays the full cost of your coverage.

Eligibility

You are eligible if you are an active, full-time hourly or salaried employee who regularly works at least 30 hours per week. Coverage begins on the first of the month following your date of hire.

At-A-Glance

Here’s a quick look at the STD plan. For details, review the Short Term Disability Plan Policy for salaried employees or the Short Term Disability Policy for hourly employees.

FEATURES Hourly Employees Salaried Employees
Waiting Period
Time period between injury and receipt of benefits.
  • Benefits are payable on the first day of an accident
  • Benefits are payable on the seventh day of an illness
  • For the first six days of an illness, you must first use available sick leave, then vacation
  • Benefits are payable on the fourth day of an accident
  • Benefits are payable on the fourth day of an illness
  • For the first three days of an accident or illness, you must first use available sick leave, then vacation
Benefit Amount
  • Replaces 60% of your weekly earnings
  • Minimum benefit is $25 per week
  • Maximum benefit is $800 per week
  • Replaces 100% of your weekly earnings
  • Minimum benefit is $25 per week
Benefit Duration As long as you remain disabled, STD benefit payments continue for 26 weeks

Report a Leave

To report a leave, email Human Resources or call 503-359-3404.

File a Claim

To file a disability claim, complete the form on the NYL GBS website (be sure to print your confirmation page) or call New York Life Group Benefit Solutions at 888-842-4462, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. CST. and a representative will walk you through the process. Or, complete the STD Claim Form and fax or mail it to:

  • Fax: 800-642-8553
  • Mail: New York Life Group Benefits Solutions
    Paper Intake Team
    P.O. Box 709015
    Dallas, TX 75370-9015

For more information about filing a claim, review How to file your disability and leave claim.

KEY TERM

Waiting Period

The time period between an injury and the receipt of benefit payments.

KEY TERM

Weekly Earnings

Your weekly wage or salary just prior to the date of disability; it doesn’t include bonuses, commissions, overtime pay or other compensation.