19 Del. Admin. Code § 2007-19.0

Current through Reigster Vol. 28, No. 6, December 1, 2024

Section 2007-19.0 - Other Benefits During Disability

19.1 STD

19.1.1 Employees receiving STD benefits accrue pension creditable service for each month the employee's STD claim is in an approved status.

19.1.2 Employees receiving STD benefits under 29 Del.C. § 5253(b) will be treated as "regular officers and employees" under these regulations and are eligible for enrollment in the Group Health Insurance Plan with State Share contributions, as applicable. STD beneficiaries are subject to the Group Health Insurance Plan Eligibility and Enrollment Rules.

19.2 LTD

19.2.1 Claimants on approved LTD continue to accrue pension creditable service for each month the LTD claim is in an approved status.

19.2.2 The State of Delaware's pension benefit and the DIP are separate programs. At the point an individual begins receiving LTD benefits, the individual can end membership in the Delaware State Employees Pension Plan (SEPP) by withdrawing contributions. Should this occur, the individual forfeits the right to a service pension and all accompanying fringe benefits such as health care after LTD ceases.

19.2.3 LTD claimants receiving benefits under 29 Del.C. § 5253(c) will be treated as "eligible pensioners" and are eligible for enrollment in the Group Health Insurance Plan with State Share contributions, as applicable. LTD beneficiaries, who have returned to work as provided in Section 22.0 of this regulation before the exhaustion of the STD benefit period or who have been rehired into a benefit eligible active position, will be treated as "regular officers and employees" as provided by 29 Del.C. § 5202 and are to receive State Share contributions by the employee's employing organization. LTD beneficiaries are subject to the Group Health Insurance Plan Eligibility and Enrollment Rules. LTD beneficiaries who are not actively working in a benefit eligible position will have health care benefits administered by the Office of Pensions. LTD beneficiaries who remain employed in a benefit eligible position or are rehired into a benefit eligible position will have health care benefits administered by the employing organization.

19 Del. Admin. Code § 2007-19.0

20 DE Reg. 70 (7/1/2016)
28 DE Reg. 57 (7/1/2024) (Final)