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Accident and Short Term Disability

Short term disability provides a pre-tax benefit for individuals who are injured on or off the job. You are paid up to 66 2/3% of your annual salary, depending on your chosen plan. Furthermore, Colonial will pay your benefit regardless of any other insurance in which you are enrolled. This plan does not cover any pre-existing conditions.

Note: Maternity leave is covered under this plan as long as pregnancy occurs after enrollment.

Accident insurance provides payments for certain kinds of treatment and equipment needed as a result of an accidental injury. For more information, visit the MyBenefits website.

Eligibility

Colonial Supplemental Insurance provides accident and short-term disability insurance to all benefit-eligible employees (including eligible OPS employees). Employees pay the full premium amount on a pre-tax basis. Employees have 60 days from their date of hire to enroll and plan changes are only allowed during the annual open enrollment or as a result of an approved qualifying status change.

How to Enroll

  • Contact Colonial representative (for disability insurance).
  • Complete supplemental insurance enrollment with People First.
  • Submit a confirmation statement to the Human Resources Benefits Section to ensure proper setup of payroll deductions. You may send these by email to hr@uwf.edu or by Campus Mail to HR in Building 20E, Room 117.