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When workers suffer injuries on the job, or sustain illness or injury away from the job that result in absence from work, in some cases disability or workers' compensation benefits are available.

When you are absent from work because of a non-occupational (non-work related) accident, pregnancy or illness that is not covered by Workers’ Compensation, Short-Term Disability (STD) benefits help ...

Short-term medical disability insurance replaces a portion of your income if you are temporarily unable to work after a qualifying temporary illness or injury. Eligibility and coverage depend on your ...

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