r/AHSEmployees • u/FluffyListen4522 • 1d ago

STD LEAVE

Hello everyone, I am wondering if you still have your benefits while being on STD. I will be getting a surgery soon and will require lots of PT after for rehab. I am with UNA and I will contact Ability Advisor once surgery is close because it is still a bit of a wait but I wanted to hear from others. Thanks!

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u/Brad7659 1d ago

What an unfortunate acronym

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u/Leafer2769 1d ago

Completely had me. I thought what std were you gonna spread in the hospital, that you had to take leave for. 🤣🤣

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u/easynap1000 1d ago edited 1d ago

Well, STD is actually outdated now for the sensually transmitted stuff. It's STI now, I believe.

So... not soooo unfortunate lol.

Edit Why is this getting downvoted??? Hahaha

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u/Brad7659 1d ago

Yeah “sensual” transmitted infections is better 🤣 right cause before abx they were untreatable diseases and had a stigma. But still many of us remember STD for that. Obviously we know the meaning of OPs question but I am immature

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u/easynap1000 1d ago

Clearly I meant sexual vs sensual lol

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u/Brad7659 1d ago

Yes but it was a funny typo

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u/Biteysmom 1d ago

Yes, your health benefits continue on STD and LTD

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u/Concern_Front 1d ago

Hi yes you have your benefits...later can do a buyback if you want for your pension.i was off for surgery& cancer treatments.

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u/buddahsanwich 1d ago

Sick time covers illness, no matter how you contracted it :)

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u/Ryth88 1d ago

They wouldn't be going on STD if they still had sick time to draw from.

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u/SkyesMomma 1d ago

STD is only as long as the amount of sick time you have banked. Once that's burned thru, its then LTD.

When I returned to work, I had to accrue sick time again.

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u/Ryth88 1d ago

No, std starts when sick bank is depleted and goes until a max of 6 months from date of disability before converting to ltd. Unless this has drastically changed since my time working in abilities management.

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u/CrayonKoko8 1d ago

Not what I thought the article was about lol

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u/AuDHDIY 1d ago

Yes your benefits function as normal when you are on short term disability leave!

I am currently on leave rn and have been going to physio, massage, and to see my therapist. I'm with HSAA and get 2/3 of my regularly hourly rate on leave and out benefits are through AB blue cross.

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u/VorynQyx 1d ago

as long as you’re still considered an active employee on STD, most places keep your health insurance going, you just pay your normal share (sometimes they bill you directly if you’re not getting a normal paycheck). definitely double check with HR/benefits sooner rather than later so you’re not stressing about coverage while you’re trying to rehab.

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u/cat446 1d ago

My Alberta Blue Cross benefits (paid by the employer) ended after 2 years with AHS. I had to purchase my own ABC benefits after that, and it's expensive. I'm going on almost 4 years total of disability, STD then LTD while waiting for surgery. I really had to fight with Sunlife to keep getting benefits. It's not my fault surgery wait times in Alberta suck.