STD for Support Staff

Your STD insurance starts after a 7 calendar day waiting period and pays benefits for up to six months. Reasons for being on short term disability might include: Accidental Injury (not covered by worker’s compensation), sickness, pregnancy, mental illness or substance abuse treatment, surgery or other medical treatment.

How do I use the Short Term Disability Insurance?

If you become unable to work due to an accident, illness or scheduled surgery, contact Mary Cote in Human Resources at x3033 as soon as possible. You will be asked to contact The Standard (the College’s disability carrier) to initiate your STD claim. Your doctor will also need to provide The Standard with the medical information needed to approve your STD claim. Human Resources will provide the information on your hourly wage and work schedule to The Standard and will submit your time in coordination with STD benefits while you are out of work. STD benefits are paid directly by The Standard in the form of a weekly check. If you have sick and/or vacation hours available, you may continue to receive a biweekly check from Bowdoin for 100% of your wages during the waiting period and then 30% after the waiting period.

Certificate and Summary Plan Description  Short Term Disability