Refer the employee to the Benefits Unit to apply for disability if the employee's disability extends longer than the available sick and vacation leaves. The employee must be on leave without pay to get disability benefits. Fill out the Department Time Verification form, which will be sent to the department by the Benefits Unit once the employee applies for disability under group insurance. This form details the last day worked, sick leave and vacation leave used, and when the employee went on leave without pay. This information is reported to the disability insurance carrier and is needed before a claim can be opened.
Disability benefits begin when the claim is approved and the employee is on leave without pay.
Keep in touch with the employee during her absence.