Disability
Long-term Disability
If you become disabled and cannot work, you should contact the Benefits Office in Human Resources to apply for Long-term Disability. Once your application is approved, Long-term Disability payments begin after the six-month waiting period.
Action Items Checklist to File for Long-term Disability:
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Contact Benefits Office to request an application, which will be mailed to you or you may pick up from Human Resources office at 2525 West End Avenue, Suite 500. |
| Call 615.322.8977. | |
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Ask physician to complete “Physician’s Statement.” |
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Return the forms to the HR Representative in Benefits Office. |
More Details:
Health, Dental and/or Vision Coverage
You should contact the Benefits Office during the second month of your leave.
- You can elect to continue these benefits when you are on LTD.
- Contact the Benefits Office to complete the necessary paperwork.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Your contributions to your FSA stop on your first day of Long-term Disability.
- You must submit all claims by April 15 of the following calendar year.
Retirement Benefits
Vanderbilt continues to make contributions to your retirement plan while you are on Long-term Disability.
Accrued Leave
- Vacation Time: you are not entitled to take vacation time while on Long-term Disability.
- Vacation Accruals: if you did not use your accrued vacation time before going on Long-term Disability, you will be eligible for them and can use them to take time off once you return to work. If you leave employment with Vanderbilt, you will be reimbursed for your accrued vacation along with your last paycheck.
- You may want to increase the level of your coverage.
Short-term Disability
If you opted for Short-term Disability coverage, you will need to contact The Hartford, by calling their toll-free number, 800.445.9057.
Action Items Checklist to file for Short-term Disability:
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Call The Hartford 800.445.9057 |
Returning from Disability
You must submit a physician’s statement releasing you to return to work.
Action Items Checklist to Return to Work from Disability:
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Submit physician’s statement to the Benefits Office |
| Call 615.322.8977. |
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HR Express 2525 West End Ave Suite 218 Nashville TN 37203 Hours M-F 7:30 - 5:30 Last Updated: October 19, 2009 |
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