Disability

What is Short-Term Disability Insurance?

A type of coverage that replaces a portion of your income if injury or illness prevents you from working for a short period of time. It provides financial security for you and any loved ones who may depend on your ability to earn a paycheck. You may also hear disability insurance referred to as disability income insurance or income protection.

What is Long-Term Disability Insurance?

A type of coverage that replaces a portion of your income if injury or illness prevents you from working for a long period of time, up to Social Security Normal Retirement Age. It provides financial security for you and any loved ones who may depend on your ability to earn a paycheck. You may also hear disability insurance referred to as disability income insurance or income protection.

Plan rules:

Eligibility: Eligible full-time Employees working 20 or more hours per week
Coverage through One America
Employee must be actively at work on the effective date
Employees can start/stop sick leave. Decision must be made at the beginning of leave.
No health questions - Every Year!
Buford City Schools provides all eligible employees with Long-Term Disability (LTD) coverage at no cost to you- You will be automatically enrolled in this benefit when hired