Are there different types of disability benefits?
Yes. Ordinary and accidental disability benefits are available to most ERS members. Benefits, eligibility and filing requirements vary. Q: How do I apply? A: You file an application for disability retirement with us. There are different application forms for different tiers and types of disability benefits. If your personnel office cannot provide the form you need, you can check our Web site or contact our Call Center for the correct form (see below). Q: What happens after I file my application? A: We review it to ensure it meets the filing and eligibility requirements. If it does, we will request medical reports and documentation from doctors, hospitals or treatment facilities listed on your application. We may also ask you to make an appointment with an ERS-paid physician. A medical board reviews the data and recommends approval or denial. Q: How long does it take to act on the application? A: Processing time varies depending on the type of disability you apply for and the nature of
Yes, there are different types of disability benefits. Accidental disability benefits are available to those individuals who find themselves physically or mentally incapacitated because of a work-related accident. In other words, the individual’s disability is causally related to his/her employment and, but for his/her employment, the individual would not be disabled. There are also ordinary disability benefits. You should apply for ordinary disability benefits if the reason for your disability is independent of your employment as a public employee.
