The City of Merced's group Disability benefit is administered by Voya through CSAC-EIA (1-800-955-7736). Disability plans are designed to cover your income in the event you become sick or injured and are unable to work. It covers a percentage of your income up to a maximum benefit amount and begins after a waiting period of 30 days. The disability plan offered by the City is a blended short-term/long-term plan. You can find a copy of the Disability Income Insurance Summary below.

Short Term Disability
The Short Term Disability plan starts after the waiting period has been satisfied and pays a weekly benefit of 60% to $600/wk. ($2,600/month). As an Employee, you have the opportunity to purchase a benefit up to 66.67% to $1,650/wk ($7,150/month).

Long Term Disability
If you continue to be disabled following the 180 days, you are automatically assigned a Long Term Disability Benefit. This benefit is paid on a monthly basis and covers 60% of your monthly salary to a maximum of $2,500/mo. As an Employee, you have the opportunity to purchase an additional amount up to 66.67% to $7,000/mo.

Disability Benefit Documents

• Disability Overview
• Disability Calculator Worksheet
• Disability Evidence of Coverage