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Voluntary Disability Insurance (VDI)

This income protection plan pays a benefit if you are unable to work due to a non-work related illness or injury, as well as maternity.

If you work in California, we automatically enroll you in the VDI plan starting on your date of hire. 

Eligibility

All employees who reside in California are eligible, including:

  • Temporary
  • Part-time
  • Full-time

Plan Information

  • Maximum of 52 weeks
  • You are eligible for coverage starting on the first day of your employment

  • You will receive a weekly disability check payable by Liberty Mutual Insurance for a maximum of $1,104 per week or 60% of your weekly salary, whichever is less. This maximum weekly benefit is subject to change every January 1.

  • Staff may receive a reduced Stanford paycheck using the remainder of your sick, vacation, PTO or floating holiday accrual on the 7th and 22nd of each month
  • Faculty, contact your Faculty Affairs Officer or Human Resources Manager to see if other benefits are available

View the VDI Statement of Coverage

Note:

This plan is applicable to California residents only. If you work and reside outside of California, you are covered by a Short-Term Disability plan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn more about Voluntary Disability Insurance by reviewing Frequently Asked Questions.
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