Long-Term Disability

Long-Term disability (LTD) insurance is a valuable plan the university provides to eligible full time faculty and staff. 

In the event that a Saint Louis University employee becomes ill or disabled, this long-term disability interrupts the employees earning ability and the economic impact can be severe. The group long term disability insurance provided by Cigna (New York Life) is designed to replace a substantial part of lost income in the event of total disability.

Benefits begin after three months of disability or the exhaustion of sick leave not to exceed six months. The plan pays 60% of salary up to $15,000 per month. Benefits will be reduced by payments received under Workers' Compensation and/or Social Security laws.

The University pays the entire cost of this coverage up to a base annual earnings of $36,000. A payroll deduction is assessed for coverage on base earnings in excess of $36,000. This coverage is automatic, as a condition of employment, after one year of full-time service.

The coverage will continue to include all features of the current coverage including distinctive features such as possible benefits to disabled employees and continuation of retirement contributions to those employees who participate at this time.

Before initiating a claim, please be sure to first speak with your HR Consultant to confirm you have exhausted all available leave options. To initiate a Long Term Disability claim, please visit the New York Life website and select the “Filing a Claim” option or call 888-842-4462 if you need additional assistance.