Disability Benefits

Elimination Period

0 days due to accident; 7 days due to sickness

Weekly Benefit

60% of weekly earnings to a max of $1,500 per week

Max Period of Payment

13 Weeks

Argus provides five (5) days of “Gap Coverage” to cover the elimination period prior to the start of STD insurance benefits.
This coverage is only available to employees prior to a STD qualified leave (i.e. extended illness, hospitalization,
etc.). Birth mothers are not eligible for this leave as their elimination period is covered under Paid Parental Leave.

Elimination Period

90 days

Monthly Benefit

60% of monthly earnings to a maximum benefit of $10,000 per month

Benefit Duration

To social security normal retirement age