Newly hired , eligible central state government and state higher education employees will be automatically enrolled in long-term disability insurance, option 3. Action is not required. Employees who wish to enroll in LTD Option 1, 2 or 4, for which they are responsible for paying the premiums, will have to take action in Edison Self Service during their initial benefits enrollment.
Newly hired, eligible central state government and state higher education employees may enroll in short-term disability insurance online in Edison Employee Self Service during the initial 30-day eligibility enrollment period. During this enrollment period, no health questions will be asked. If you are enrolling in short-term disability for the first time or switching from short-term disability option B to option A during the Annual Enrollment period or within 30 days from an acquire event or 60 days from loss of eligibility for other coverage, then complete a paper Enrollment Change Application and follow further instructions provided by your agency benefits coordinator. You will be required to answer health questions for these enrollments.
Additional FAQs can be found on the disability microsite at https://www.metlife.com/info/stateoftn/disability/state/benefits/faq/