Question
Does my former employee owe me for the remaining weeks of my STD?
I was on STD and terminated by my employer and benefit payments stopped. I contacted Metlife who approved my payments weekly to inquire about my payments. MetLife told me to contact my former employer regarding payments (employer pays benefits). My employer told me Metlife has the wrong date in there system and I’m no longer eligible for STD because no longer employed. Now, I’m receiving LTD direct from MetLife. Does my former employer owe me for the remaining 21 weeks (I was paid for 5 weeks) of short term disability?
Answer
Jack: You would have to file an appeal of the STD denial. Termination of employment while on claim does not typically result in an automatic denial of further benefits but you would have to review your former employer’s self-funded STD Plan to determine your rights. I suggest you contact our office and speak with one of the attorneys to discuss your situation and answer any specific questions you may have regarding your claim.
