Voluntary Short-Term Disability
Voluntary Short-Term Disability insurance, offered through MetLife, can keep you financially stable should you become disabled and unable to work. It can help provide a sense of security, knowing that if the unexpected should happen, you’ll still receive a monthly income.
What Does Voluntary Short-Term Disability Cover?
Voluntary Short-Term Disability insurance provides financial protection when a non-work-related condition, illness, or injury prevents you from working for a period of time. This can include situations such as pregnancy, illness, or injury. If eligible, the plan pays you a portion of your weekly earnings while you’re unable to work.
If you work in California, Hawaii, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Oregon, Washington, or Washington, D.C., you may qualify for state-mandated Short-Term Disability coverage instead and are not eligible for BAYADA’s Voluntary Short-Term Disability plan.
Transitioning From The Hartford to MetLife
If you’re currently enrolled in Voluntary Short-Term Disability through The Hartford, your coverage will automatically transfer to MetLife for 2027. No action is needed. Claims that begin on or before December 31, 2026, will continue to be managed by The Hartford. Claims that begin on January 1, 2027, or later will be managed by MetLife.
Choose the Coverage That Fits Your Needs
You may choose between two Voluntary Short-Term Disability plans. Both allow you to choose a weekly benefit from $300 to $1,400 in $100 increments, up to 60% of your weekly earnings.
| Benefits | Option 1 | Option 2 |
| Benefit Amount You may choose your weekly benefit. Benefits are in $100 increments, not to exceed 60% of your weekly earnings. | $300 – $1,400 | $300 - $1,400 |
| Benefit Begins You may choose when you want your benefit to start. | Day 8 | Day 15 |
| Benefit Duration You may choose how long you want to receive your benefit. | 26 weeks | 52 weeks |
MetLife Contacts
Voluntary Short-Term Disability
LeaveManagement@bayada.com
For information about benefit eligibility
877-638-8262
To start a claim or check the status of a claim