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Federal Employee Short-Term Disability Insurance: Income Protection for Life Events.

This Act establishes a voluntary short-term disability insurance program for federal employees. It aims to protect their income during periods of non-work-related injury or disability, family care leave, childbirth, or adoption. Employees are responsible for 100% of the premiums, and benefits can last up to 12 months.
Key points
Voluntary insurance for federal employees covering non-work-related injuries, disabilities, and family leave needs.
Provides income protection for events like illness, childbirth, adoption, or caring for a family member.
Employees pay 100% of the premiums, which are deducted from their pay.
Benefits can be received for up to 12 months, after a chosen waiting period (8 to 181 days).
Excludes injuries caused by willful misconduct, self-infliction, or intoxication.
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Additional Information
Federal Employee Short-Term Disability Insurance Act of 2024
Print number: HR 7337
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Process start date: 2024-02-13