If an employee was hired after January 1, 2010, or the employee converted to our Paid Time Off (PTO) plan, we pay the full cost of the premiums for short-term disability insurance. Learn more in the Short Term Disability Insurance brochure(PDF, 68KB).
Are all your new hire employees given a city-paid STD plan?Most of our employees will get the city-paid STD plan; however, some employees (Denver District Attorney and Denver Sheriffs) have to voluntarily elect STD coverage.
What benefits are included in the city-paid STD? Employees who are covered under the city-paid STD will receive a weekly benefit of 70% with $1500 maximum per week.
What is the waiting period for the short-term disability? There is a 14-day waiting period for any short-term disability claims.
Long Term Disability Insurance
All employees covered (except uniformed Police and Fire) under the city-paid LTD will receive a monthly benefit of 60% with a $6000 maximum per month. Learn more in the Long Term Disability Insurance brochure(PDF, 42KB) .
What is the waiting period for the long-term disability? There is a 180-day waiting period for any long-term disability claims.