How do I apply for Short Term Disability (STD) benefits?
A. Immediately upon your ceasing work due to illness, hospitalization or accident, an ‘Application for Group Short Term Disability Benefits’ form should be obtained from your employer or RWAM Disability Management. There are three sections to this form. 1) The Employer Statement must be completed by your employer. 2) The Employee Statement must be completed by yourself. 3) The Attending Physician’s Statement must be completed by your licensed physician. Ensure that all three sections of this form are fully completed, and include any additional medical information (e.g. copies of test results, specialists’ reports, doctors’ notes). Then submit all documents directly to RWAM Disability Management for assessment of your claim. If approved, your WI benefits are paid bi-weekly. Benefit payments are mailed confidentially to your attention via your employer’s office. If you prefer, they can be mailed to your home address, or you can arrange for direct deposit to your designated personal bank
