Temporary Disability Insurance

/ˈtɛmpərɛri dɪsˈeɪbɪlɪti ɪnˈʃʊərəns/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A form of insurance that provides wage replacement benefits to employees temporarily unable to work due to a non-work-related illness or injury.
    The worker received temporary disability insurance payments while recovering from surgery.

Forms

  • temporary disability insurance
  • temporary disability insurances

Commentary

Temporary disability insurance typically covers non-occupational disabilities for limited durations, distinct from workers' compensation which covers work-related injuries.

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