Learn more about your disability benefits
Eligibility
The Monthly Disability Pension provides you regular income if you are unable to work due to a total and permanent disability.
You may qualify for monthly Disability Benefits if you become totally and permanently disabled before your 62nd birthday and before you have three or more consecutive One-Year Breaks (if you have worked less than 10 weeks in one calendar year) and you have 10 or more years of credit as of the date you become disabled.
Proof of Disability
Review Your Plan
Monthly Disability Payment
| Benefit Class 18 or 18+ | |
|---|---|
| Age at Disability | Amount |
| 50 or younger | $650 |
| 51 | $700 |
| 52 | $750 |
| 53 | $800 |
| 54 | $850 |
| 55 | $900 |
| 56 | $950 |
| 57-61 | $1,000 |
| 62 or older | none |
| Benefit Class 17B and Under | |
|---|---|
| Age at Disability | Amount |
| Under age 62 | $250 |
| 62 or older | None |
Monthly Disability Benefits begin on the first day of the 6th month following the month of your disability.
Because this benefit is paid only if you are totally and permanently disabled, you will be in restricted reemployment and your monthly benefits will be suspended if you accept any kind of work.
Disability Benefits and Retirement Options
Switching from Disability Benefits to your Retirement Benefits at Age 65
If you are receiving monthly Disability Benefits and are Vested, you can switch to your Retirement Benefits at age 65.
If, when you reach age 65, you decide to switch to Retirement Benefits, you and your spouse will also be asked if you want to have your Retirement Benefits paid with Joint and Surviving Spouse Options (JSO) coverage.
Recovering from a Disability
Please contact us if you recover or no longer qualify for the monthly disability benefit to determine if you are eligible to receive Retirement Benefits.
Death While Receiving Monthly Disability Benefits
If you pass away while receiving monthly Disability benefits and before age 65, your beneficiary will be entitled to choose between Survivor Benefits.
In addition, if your spouse passes away while you are receiving monthly Disability Benefits, you will be eligible to receive a one-time $500 Lump-Sum Spouse Death Benefit.
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