Where Did the Rain Go? Click link above to see weather patterns of a typical summer moving into the weather pattern of the 1930s dust bowl drought. See side bar for more information. (Credit: NASA) Click HERE to view animation. Click on image to enlarge.
Typically, a short-term disability policy provides you with 40 to 70 percent of your pre-disability base salary. Some people have short-term disability insurance through an employer, union, or other professional organization. This type of policy is known as group coverage.
Short-Term Disability Due To Cancer. Short-term disability insurance is designed to supplement a portion of your income you will loose if you need a brief medical leave from work, usually up to six months. Your employer may hold your position for you during this period, since you expect to return to work.