Short-Term Disability Insurance (STD) replaces a portion of your pay if you cannot work due to an illness or injury. The STD plan pays a benefit to replace 66.67% of your pre-disability income.

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A large study found individuals with TBI—even mild cases—face a significantly higher likelihood of work disability for up to five years post-injury.