Syracuse University provides disability protection for benefits-eligible employees — at no cost to you. You also have the option to purchase additional voluntary long term disability coverage.
Disability Benefits for Non-Exempt Employees
If you’re a non-exempt employee, your disability and maternity leave benefits are handled through a separate process. For details, visit the Office of Risk Management.
Salary Continuation for Faculty and Exempt Staff
The University’s Salary Continuation Plan covers qualifying short term and long term disabilities, including maternity leave — with no premium cost to you.
If you’re approved, you’ll receive the following semi-monthly payments (taxable):
| Period of Salary Continuation | |
|---|---|
| Weeks 0 - 16 | 100% of current salary* |
| Weeks 17 - 26 | 60% of current salary* |
| Weeks 27 - 52 | 50% of current salary* |
| Weeks 53+ | 50% of current salary* if Social Security disability award has been granted before Week 53, and if the eligible employee has completed at least 12 months of active employment. |
| *Current salary as defined in the Salary Continuation Plan | |
A few things to keep in mind:
- Benefits may be reduced by Social Security disability payments, Workers’ Compensation, or other sources specified in the Plan document.
- Coverage under this Plan generally counts toward your allowable leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
- To get a copy of the full Salary Continuation Plan document, contact HR Shared Services at 315.443.4042.
Ready to start a disability leave? Contact the Leave Administrator in the Office of Human Resources.
Voluntary Long Term Disability Policy
Both exempt and non-exempt benefits-eligible employees can purchase supplemental long term disability coverage through The Standard. Learn more about the Long Term Disability (LTD) Plan.
If you have any questions or need an accommodation to access information on this webpage, please contact HR Shared Services at 315.443.4042.
Helpful Links
- Salary Continuation Plan: Application for Disability/Maternity Benefits [PDF]
- Nursing Mothers Policy
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained within this website is accurate. However, benefits are governed by legal documents (which, in certain circumstances, may include insurance contracts). If there is any difference between the information in this website and the official documents, the official documents will control. As is the case with all of Syracuse University’s employee benefit plans, the University reserves the right to modify or terminate these benefits at any time.