Bed Rest & Short Term Disability

If you went on bed rest, did you file for short term disability from your employer? Do you get paid for 26 weeks? Is there a specific form ? Im clueless and need help asap!! TIA

Re: Bed Rest & Short Term Disability

i was put on hospital bedrest at 32w and i had to file for short term disability. i ended up delivering only 5 days later though and my STD has a 7 day waiting period so it turned out that i didnt use any of the STD because my maternity leave and maternity disability picked up after i delivered.

due to complications i ended up on STD for 6 total months from delivery. i did not extend for long term. i did lose my job after not returning after maternity, despite the STD.

i would guess you should file for STD if you are on bedrest for an extended period and your company will not pay you during this time. you should contact whomever in your company manages HR/benefits and they should be able to walk you through the process or at least get you the correct forms.