Rochester Institute of Technology

Short-term Disability

Short-term disability refers to a condition that temporarily impairs an individual’s ability to perform everyday tasks or work-related activities. These disabilities may last from a few weeks to a few ...
Kaleido Scope

Special enrollment for new short-term disability insurance is March 17-26

Starting April 1, 2025, UAB will offer short-term disability insurance to benefits-eligible employees through Standard Insurance Company. Short-term disability insurance pays a weekly benefit to ...
Becker's Hospital Review

Cigna simplifies claims process for short-term disability, critical illness benefits

Health insurer Cigna will change its claims process for group short-term disability and group critical illness or accidental injury benefits so consumers will only need to file a disability claim to ...

Disability benefits for generalized anxiety disorder: 3 things to do if your claim is denied

If you receive a denial letter from your insurer, seek legal advice before appealing the decision, says a leading disability ...
Times Union

Commentary: Increasing short-term disability benefits will be a gut punch to N.Y. businesses

Lawmakers in Albany just approved a state budget that provides significant relief to businesses across New York — an end to the “COVID tax.” Since 2020, businesses large and small have shelled out ...
Times Union

Paid medical leave bill stalls in Assembly despite majority support

Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, who sponsors the bill, said Democrats are concerned about placing a new cost on businesses. Gov. Kathy Hochul first proposed an increase to New York's short-term ...