Starting April 1, 2025, UAB will offer short-term disability insurance to benefits-eligible employees through Standard Insurance Company.

Short-term disability insurance pays a weekly benefit to participants who experience a covered disability and meet the plan requirements. It provides a set percentage of the covered employee’s income for their time away from work after an initial waiting period. Covered disabilities include accident, injury or illness, such as back pain, depression or cancer. Time off for childbirth or pregnancy-related complications is also covered.

The Standard’s short-term disability insurance also includes access to its Health Advocacy Select service. When covered employees are out of work on a claim, Health Advocacy Select service provides a personal health advocate who can help navigate the healthcare system, make sense of a diagnosis and research treatment options, including help finding the right doctors, specialists and hospitals, untangling medical bills and more.

The special enrollment period for UAB-sponsored voluntary short-term disability insurance is March 17-26. To enroll in this new benefit option, or for more information including FAQs and eligibility information, visit the UAB for Me Benefits Portal.

—Published March 10, 2025