Disability Benefits

Short-Term Disability (STD): You are eligible for STD coverage the first of the month following 90 days of employment. Plexus pays 100% of the premium and automatically enrolls you once you’ve met the eligibility period. The plan provides 100% of regular pay for the first 8 weeks and 60% for weeks 9 through 26.*

• STD benefits begin after you miss work due to illness or injury for 7 consecutive days.
• For hospitalization or surgery, STD benefits begin on the first day.
• After 26 weeks, you may be eligible for Long-Term Disability benefits (see below).
• Refer to the STD Summary Plan Description for more details.

*The length of time you receive STD and/or LTD benefits is dependent upon medical certification by your healthcare provider and governed by the terms of the plan(s) as stated in their respective plan document(s).

• Short Term Disability SPD

Long-Term Disability (LTD): Similar to STD, you are eligible for LTD the first of the month following 90 days of employment. Plexus also pays 100% of the premium and automatically enrolls you once you’ve met the eligibility period.

• LTD benefits are paid in the event of a long-term illness or injury that prevents you from working.
• Benefits begin after you have been unable to work due to a qualifying disability for 180 days.
• The plan provides a benefit of up to 60% of regular pay to a maximum of $12,000/month.*
• Payments continue as long as you remain disabled as defined by the LTD plan.*

 
For details, see the Summary Plan Description below.

• LTD Hourly
• LTD Salary

To request a disability claim, visit portal.unum.com or call 866-868-6737.

You can also:

• Access and download claim forms and other documents.
• File claims and leave requests paper-free, 24/7.
• Sign and submit authorization forms.
• Upload documents by computer or using Unum’s mobile app.
• Review claim status and recent transactions.
• Update personal and provider information.
• Register for direct deposit, if applicable.