Short Term Disability is for up to how many weeks?

• A. 12 weeks
• B. 24 weeks
• C. 36 weeks
• D. 52 weeks

Answer: (B)

Short-term disability is aimed at replacing income for a temporary disability and is designed for a limited period. In most plans, this period is about six months, which translates to 24 weeks. That’s why 24 weeks is the appropriate duration. Shorter timeframes, like 12 weeks, may not cover many conditions, while longer durations, such as 36 or 52 weeks, are typically considered long-term disability rather than short-term.