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Short-term disability

To be eligible for Short-Term Disability (STD) benefits, an employee must:

be a regular full-time active employee, with a contract of no less than 3 consecutive months鈥� and minimum yearly earnings of $25,000 or, a part-time active employee, with a contract of no less than 9 months鈥� and minimum yearly earnings of $25,000, and;
have successfully completed their probationary period (new hires), and;
submit a detailed and valid medical certificate to justify the absence, and;
be absent for more than two (2) consecutive working days.

In the event of a prolonged absence due to disability, the STD plan provides for the continuation of your regular salary for a period of up to six months (182 days). Please note that all regular deductions will continue to apply to your pay, including contributions to the benefits program. Additionally, any amount paid by a government agency as income replacement must be reimbursed to the university.

In order to be eligible for Short-term disability leave, you must submit medical documentation attesting of a disability, such as an Attending Physician's Statement. The documentation must be completed and signed by a qualified physician or registered nurse practitioners.

For further information, you may refer to your respective policies or collective agreements or send an email to disability.hr [at] mcgill.ca.

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Conditions not covered under the disability plan

Certain conditions/procedures, including but not limited to the following, are not covered by the STD plan;

Surgery or treatments not covered by RAMQ;
Eye surgery for vision correction not covered by RAMQ;
Cosmetic or plastic surgery, unless paid for by RAMQ;
Treatment related to fertility/infertility;
Out of country procedures, unless covered by the Emergency Travel assistance insurance.

Should there be complications arising from the treatment or procedure that would prolong the initial period of leave, the employee may be eligible, with proper medical information, for STD for the additional time off.

For further information, please contact your HR representative or a Disability Management Advisor.

Drug & alcohol provision

Individuals whose disability is related to drug or alcohol use may be eligible for benefits under the Long-Term Disability plan only if they are engaged in, and subsequently complete, a recognized rehabilitation program intended specifically for the treatment of substance abuse. This treatment must begin during the 6-month period of STD benefits.

Going on leave

As you begin your disability leave, you must:

Inform your supervisor of your absence.
Obtain a detailed medical certificate or a completed 捆绑SM社区 Attending Physician's Statement form, and submit this documentation by e-mail, fax or in person to your supervisor, HR representative or Disability Management Advisor.

If you submit a medical certificate, please ensure that it is readable and includes the diagnosis, a detailed treatment plan, functional limitations preventing you from performing your duties, and expected return-to-work date or the date of the next medical visit, as applicable.

While on leave

While you are on leave, you must:

Provide your supervisor and/or HR representative with regular updates about your expected return-to-work date.
Regularly provide detailed medical certificates or a completed 捆绑SM社区 Attending Physician's Statement form.
Provide additional information that may be necessary to assess your situation, upon request.
Participate in regular phone conversations with your disability management advisor to share information on your treatment plan and discuss services that may be available to you, functional limitations, job demands, barriers to returning to work, potential temporary accommodations, etc.
Actively participate in the return-to-work process.

Returning from leave

Timely return to work proposals

A timely return to work helps you to progressively return to your full-time position by gradually increasing your duties and/or weekly hours, while taking into account your temporary limitations. Your disability management advisor may prepare a return-to-work proposal tailored to your specific situation, to be approved by your treating physician. Your physician can also initiate a timely return-to-work proposal at any time during your disability leave.

Return-to-work meetings

When returning to work after a lengthy absence, it may be helpful to hold a 鈥渞eturn-to-work鈥� meeting with your supervisor, HR representative, disability management advisor, and union representative (if you wish). The goal of the meeting is to complete the return to work plan, answer any questions and ensure that all parties hold a common understanding of the parameters of your return to work, such as:

A return-to-work schedule (taking into account scheduled appointments, unit needs, vacation, holidays, etc.);
Temporary functional limitations/restrictions;
A schedule of follow-up meetings with your supervisor to assess progress and address any challenges;
Incidental illnesses/absences during your return;
Salary/indemnities; and
Any other subject that may be relevant.

Name	Email	Phone	Fax
Stephanie Lauzon	stephanie.lauzon [at] mcgill.ca	514-398-3716	514-398-6889
Karina Mira Lopez	karina.miralopez [at] mcgill.ca	514-398-1809	514-398-6889
Victoria Tallarico	victoria.tallarico [at] mcgill.ca	514-398-3195	514-398-6889

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