Short Term Disability Insurance

All Full-time and Part-time With Benefits employees are provided Short-Term Disability insurance. The disability insurance program is administered by Guardian and will provide qualified disabled employees with 60% of their regular monthly income up to a maximum of $1,250/week after the elimination period. The monthly benefit is based upon the salary as reported in the Payroll System. Premiums for this coverage are paid by the Employer.

Effective January 1, 2024, Short-Term Disability elimination period will be reduced to 14 days.

Coverage will become effective the first of the month following one month of continuous active employment.

For information on how to begin a Short Term Disability Claim via TeleGuard, please click here

Employees qualifying for this benefit will be eligible to submit an application for Family Medical Leave

For additional information, contact the Benefits Administrator, Judy Allen at: benefits@dosp.org or call 727-344-1611 x5322

Long Term Disability Insurance

All Full-time and Part-time With Benefits employees are provided Long-Term Disability Insurance. The disability insurance program is underwritten by Guardian and will provide totally disabled employees with 60% of their regular monthly income after the 90-day elimination period. The monthly benefit is based upon the salary as reported in the Payroll System.  Premiums for this coverage are paid by the Employer.

Coverage will become effective the first of the month following 30 days of continuous active employment.

For additional information, contact the Benefits Administrator, Judy Allen at: benefits@dosp.org or call 727-344-1611 x5322