There are four benefit options from which to choose:
- Option 1: Pays 60% of your pre-disability salary, up to a maximum of $7,500 per month with an elimination period of 90 days.
- Option 2: Pays 60% of your pre-disability salary, up to a maximum of $7,500 per month with an elimination period of 180 days.
- Option 3: Pays 63% of your pre-disability salary, up to a maximum of $10,000 per month with an elimination period of 90 days.
- Option 4: Pays 63% of your pre-disability salary, up to a maximum of $10,000 per month with an elimination period of 180 days.
Example: A person’s pre-disability earnings equal $60,000. Divide by 12 (months) and then multiply by the benefit percentage you choose, either 60% or 63%, to find out your monthly benefit amount.
$60,000 / 12 x .60 = $3,000.00 per month of LTD benefit
Or
$60,000 / 12 x .63 = $3,150.00 per month of LTD benefit
Please note that the long term disability insurance FAQs are for state employees only. The state of Tennessee does not offer long term disability insurance to higher education employees. If you are a higher education employee, direct questions on LTD to your agency benefits coordinator.