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Disability Benefits101: Working with a disability in California
Income Support Programs
Short Term Disability (STD) Insurance
Program:
Private short term wage loss insurance.
Benefit:
Replaces a portion of lost earnings for a limited time, typically less than one year.
Eligibility:
Medical proof that a disabling condition is a cause of wage loss. Definitions vary from provider to provider.
Participancy:
May be sponsored through employer or other group. Available to individuals subject to medical underwriting.
Read the Program Description.
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http://www.disabilitybenefits101.org/ca/programs/income_support/std/index.htm