Short term disability (STD) replaces part of your paycheck when an illness, injury, pregnancy or mental health condition keeps you from working. It’s voluntary coverage through The Standard, and you pay for it through payroll.
Key numbers
- Benefit: 60% of your weekly earnings, up to $2,308 a week (minimum $25 a week)
- Waiting period: 14 days, whether the cause is an accident or an illness
- How long it pays: up to 24 weeks
- Who’s eligible: team members actively working at least 30 hours a week
Enrolling for the first time at open enrollment?
A longer waiting period applies during your first 12 months of coverage if you first sign up at open enrollment: 60 days for an illness, pregnancy or mental disorder. Accidental injuries keep the 14-day wait.
Your cost
What you pay depends on your age and weekly earnings. You’ll see your exact cost in Rippling when you enroll, and it’s deducted from your paycheck.
When STD ends
STD covers up to 24 weeks. After that, Petfolk’s employer-paid long term disability coverage can take over if you’re still unable to work.
