Lincoln Financial

Lincoln Financial Group (LFG) is our new provider for Short Term and Long Term Disability. 

To file a Short Term Disability Claim, you can  either call 1-888-992-0553 or log on to LincolnFinancial.com. If you are a first time user, please use the company code: LF1487DOU.

Short Term Disability

Short Term Disability Insurance(STDI) is paid at 70% of pre-disability earnings through Lincoln Financial Group (LFG). There is a 14 calendar day waiting period and the exhaustion of sick leave before STDI can be paid. You are then paid for the remainder of the recovery period (waiting period is included in the recovery period). STDI can be paid up to 90 days. LFG is the carrier for STDI and pays directly to you weekly. Employees can check all information about their claim on the the LGF website. In order to be eligible for Short term disability, you do need to be a benefit eligible  employee.

How to start a claim for Short Term Disability

Short Term Disability at a Glance

Long Term Disability

Long term disability(LTD) is paid at 60% of pre-disability earnings. LTD can start paying once you have exhausted your STDI. This payment is made once a month. Employees will be contacted by respected Long Term carrier when the case has been moved from STDI. The carrier will depend on how long you have been with the school district. If you have not completed five years of service, LFG will complete your claim. If you have been employed more than 5 years, UNUM will be the LTD carrier as they work under PERA.

Additional Resources

Lincoln Financial Short Term Disability Plan Summary

Lincoln Financial Self-Insured Short Term Disability Plan

Lincoln Financial Life and Health Insurance Protection Association Summary