DISABILITY

Other Information

Changes in Your Benefit Amounts
Because your short-term and long-term disability benefits are based on your pay, the amount of your coverage will increase automatically when you receive an increase in pay.

If You Are on an Authorized Leave of Absence
If you are on an approved leave of absence, your LTD coverage will continue, but for no longer than two weeks.

FMLA Leave
If you are on an approved leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA), Valassis will continue to pay the full cost of coverage for up to 12 weeks.

All requests for short-term disability will be considered a family and medical leave, since the disability period is included in the 12-week family and medical leave period. If you are requesting a medical leave, you should contact your local Human Resources Representative or the Associate Resource Center (ARC) at 877-238-6847 for details.

You can access a document detailing your rights and responsibilities as an associate in regards to FMLA here. This document is also available in Spanish.

Military Leave
Under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA), Associates who are called to national active military duty are entitled to a leave of absence for military service, with reinstatement rights. Coverage cannot be continued while on active military duty and would end on the last day of work. However, coverage would be reinstated when you return to work.

Important Note for Sales Associates
Your territory or accounts may be temporarily or permanently reassigned during your disability. If you are returning from a Family and Medical Leave (up to 12 weeks), you will be reinstated to the same or a comparable position that is equivalent in pay, benefits and other terms of employment. While Valassis cannot guarantee reinstatement to your previous position, territory or accounts if your absence extends beyond 12 weeks, every reasonable effort will be made to offer you an equivalent position based on your qualifications.

If you do not return to work at the end of your leave, LTD insurance coverage ends.

When You Reach Age 65
If you continue to work past age 65, your LTD insurance coverage will continue as long as you continue to meet the eligibility requirements for coverage.