The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the following changes to the Voluntary Short Term Disability (VSTD) plans for bus and rail members, effective January 1, 2017:
VSTD changes for bus members
For Bus Members, the maximum weekly VSTD benefit will increase from $210 to $240.
The Elimination Period for Bus Members, which is the waiting period between the first day of a disability and the date benefits actually begin, will be reduced from 30 days to 21 days (benefits will begin on the 22nd day of disability).
Click here for additional information.
VSTD changes for rail members
For Rail Members, the maximum weekly VSTD benefit will increase from $400 to $450.
The Elimination Period for Rail Members, which is the waiting period between the first day of a disability and the date benefits actually begin, will be reduced from 30 days to 21 days (benefits will begin on the 22nd day of disability).
Click here for additional information.
Haven’t enrolled in VSTD? Click here for information on late enrollment options.
Related News
- DIPP Benefit Going UP!
- SMART-TD Presidential Endorsement
- Countdown To Election Day 2024!
- CSX Yardmasters Ratify New Agreement
- SMART military member profile: Chris James, Local 265
- Local 24 hosts SMART MAP training to support member mental health
- Report all transit assaults, help fight for change with SMART-TD’s new reporting tool
- Countdown To Election Day 2024!
- Local 540 members sew union pride into SMART apparel
- Workers Unite Against Keolis at Boston’s South Station