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.

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.