Disability
Disability insurance provides financial protection if you’re unable to work due to illness or injury. It replaces a portion of your income, helping you manage everyday expenses and maintain stability while you recover. Short Term Disability (STD) typically covers temporary conditions, while Long Term Disability (LTD) offers extended support for more serious or long-lasting health issues. This coverage offers peace of mind, ensuring you’ll still receive a steady income if the unexpected happens.
MetLife administers the disability plans, as well as Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and military leave benefits, and they must approve claims for you to receive payment. Please coordinate your time away from work and return to work with your supervisor.
Short Term Disability (STD) (Hourly)
- You are eligible to receive STD benefits after you have been disabled for 7 days due to a non-work-related illness or injury.
- Replaces up to 60% of your pre-disability earnings.
- Benefits end after 26 weeks.
Weis Markets provides short-term disability coverage at no cost to associates. Coverage is automatic, and associates don’t need to elect it. Associates are eligible on the first day of the month following 30 days from the date they become a full-time associate, iif they are actively at work.
For associates working in New York, a portion of the Short-Term Disability (STD) benefit is provided through state-mandated coverage, which is administered and paid by MetLife. To view your specific coverage level, log in to Workday.
Short Term Disability (STD) (Pharmacists)
- You are eligible to receive STD benefits immediately after you have been disabled due to a non-work-related illness or injury.
- Replaces up to 100% of your pre-disability earnings for the first 4 weeks, then 60% of your pre-disability earnings.
- Benefits end after 26 weeks.
Weis Markets provides short-term disability coverage at no cost to associates. Coverage is automatic, and associates don’t need to elect it. Associates are eligible on the first day of the month following 30 days from the date they become a full-time associate, iif they are actively at work.
For associates working in New York, a portion of the Short-Term Disability (STD) benefit is provided through state-mandated coverage, which is administered and paid by MetLife. To view your specific coverage level, log in to Workday.
Short Term Disability (STD) (Salaried Managers)
- You are eligible to receive STD benefits immediately after you have been disabled due to a non-work-related illness or injury.
- Replaces up to 100% of your pre-disability earnings for the first 10 weeks, then 60% of your pre-disability earnings.
- Benefits end after 26 weeks.
Weis Markets provides short-term disability coverage at no cost to associates. Coverage is automatic, and associates don’t need to elect it. Associates are eligible on the first day of the month following 30 days from the date they become a full-time associate, if they are actively at work.
For associates working in New York, a portion of the Short-Term Disability (STD) benefit is provided through state-mandated coverage, which is administered and paid by MetLife. To view your specific coverage level, log in to Workday.
Short Term Disability (STD) (Department Managers)
- You are eligible to receive STD benefits immediately after you have been disabled due to a non-work-related illness or injury.
- Replaces up to 100% of your pre-disability earnings for the first 6 weeks, then 60% of your pre-disability earnings.
- Benefits end after 26 weeks.
Weis Markets provides short-term disability coverage at no cost to associates. Coverage is automatic, and associates don’t need to elect it. Associates are eligible on the first day of the month following 30 days from the date they become a full-time associate, if they are actively at work.
For associates working in New York, a portion of the Short-Term Disability (STD) benefit is provided through state-mandated coverage, which is administered and paid by MetLife. To view your specific coverage level, log in to Workday.
Short Term Disability (STD) (Executives)
- You are eligible to receive STD benefits immediately after you have been disabled due to a non-work-related illness or injury.
- Replaces up to 100% of your pre-disability earnings.
- Benefits end after 26 weeks.
Weis Markets provides short-term disability coverage at no cost to associates. Coverage is automatic, and associates don’t need to elect it. Associates are eligible on the first day of the month following 30 days from the date they become a full-time associate, iif they are actively at work.
For associates working in New York, a portion of the Short-Term Disability (STD) benefit is provided through state-mandated coverage, which is administered and paid by MetLife. To view your specific coverage level, log in to Workday.
Long Term Disability (LTD) (Full-Time Hourly Associates and Managers)
- You are eligible to receive LTD benefits after 180 days of disability
- Replaces up to 60% of your pre-disability earnings, up to a maximum of $10,000 per month until you recover or following the maximum benefit period schedule (below).
Long-term disability coverage pays benefits once you have been disabled longer than 180 days. If you elect LTD coverage, you must complete a Life and Disability Statement of Health form, and you must be approved by MetLife for coverage to take effect.
As a new hire, you’re eligible on the first day of the month following 180 days of continuous employment from the date you become a full-time associate. This means you will make your election now, but coverage and payroll deductions will begin in 6 months.
Costs will depend on your age and salary as of that date. Rates are set in five-year age bands (e.g., 24-28, 29-33, etc.). If you age into a new band, your rate will change the pay period after your birthday. You will see your personal costs for coverage when you enroll through Workday.
Benefit Period by Age
Long Term Disability (LTD) (Executives, Department Managers, Pharmacists)
- You are eligible to receive LTD benefits after 180 days of disability
- Replaces up to 60% of the first $16,667 of your pre-disability earnings, up to a maximum of $10,000 per month until you recover or following the maximum benefit period schedule (below).
Long-term disability coverage pays benefits once you have been disabled longer than 180 days. If you elect LTD coverage, you must complete a Life and Disability Statement of Health form (available from the Resource Library in Workday), and you must be approved by MetLife for coverage to take effect.
As a new hire, you’re eligible on the first day of the month following 180 days of continuous employment from the date you become a full-time associate. This means you will make your election now, but coverage and payroll deductions will begin in 6 months.
Costs will depend on your age and salary as of that date. Rates are set in five-year age bands (e.g., 24-28, 29-33, etc.). If you age into a new band, your rate will change the pay period after your birthday. You will see your personal costs for coverage when you enroll through Workday.
