Disability Handbook - NC

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2JANUARY 2019Your DIPNC BenefitsDISCLAIMER: The availability and amount of all benefits you might be eligible to receive is governed by North Carolina law. The information provided in this Handbook cannot alter, modify or otherwise change the controlling North Carolina law or other governing legal documents in any way, nor can any right MEMBER Handbook TEACHERS AND STATE EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE OPTIONAL RETIREMENT PROGRAMSECTION 1OVERVIEW OF PLAN 4What is a Disability ? 4Benefits Available under DIPNC 5SECTION 260-DAY WAITING PERIOD 6SECTION 3SHORT-TERM Disability BENEFITS 7Short-Term Eligibility Requirements 7Short-Term Benefit Amount 8Salary Continuation During the Short-Term Period 8Short-Term Disability Benefit Offsets 8Earnings During Short-Term Period 9Trial Rehabilitation During Short-Term Period 9Preliminary Long-Term Disability

Short-term disability benefits are payable after the conclusion of the 60-day waiting period, and therefore generally begin on the 61st day of disability. Short-term disability benefits are paid for up to 365 calendar days, provided you meet all of the following requirements:

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