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AUTOMATIC DISABILITY INSURANCE FOR RAIL MEMBERS

The Voluntary Short-Term Disability (VSTD) plan is self-funded by SMART and administered by Southern Benefits Administrators, Inc.

The SMART short term disability plan provides a basic “safety net” of coverage for SMART TD members and was designed to work in combination with Railroad Retirement sickness benefits.

The maximum weekly VSTD benefit will increase from $400 to $450 effective January 1, 2017.

DIPP

SMART Discipline Income Protection Program: It Pays.

Remember the burden of proof falls on YOU the Claimant. The claim is only as good as the evidence provided and the timeliness in which it is filed.

Shoving Claim:
Per IGN Agreement Settlement of claims of EOT’s and shoving without a caboose.Letter of Settlement, February 15, 1995.Claiming 2 hours for being instructed by (Title and Name) to ride car (Int. and #) while shoving in excess of one (1) mile from MP ______to MP _______ on Main Track _____ Sub.