Short-Term Disability
In the case of a qualified disability, Barnes provides income protection through our Short-Term Disability coverage. Upon starting this coverage you will be given a percentage of your pre-disability earnings for up to 180 days. Coverage for your disability may be subject to a waiting period of up to seven calendar days before your disability benefits will become effective. You are eligible for disability if you have an illness, pregnancy or accidental injury that prevents you from working and you are receiving appropriate care and treatment from a doctor on a continuing basis.
First you must contact the centralized leave administrator at (860)-409-4692 to notify them of your absence from work as soon as possible. This administrator will then notify your local HR of your absence, but you will still be responsible to make sure your supervior and local HR are informed on the situation.
Steps to take with Guardian
To expedite your disability claim filing process, please call toll-free at 1-888-262-5670 to initiate your claims as soon as your disability begins (or earlier for anticipated disabilities). Your claim can be initiated Monday through Friday, between the hours 8:00 am - 8:00 pm EST. Or, you may file online via the secure website - www.guardiananytime.com. Please be prepared to provide the following information:
- Your full name, address, phone number and social security number.
- Your employer name (Barnes Group Inc.) and employer contact name and phone number (your HR Representative)
- Your physician's name, address, phone and fax numbers.
Steps to take with your physician
- Prior to initiating your claim, please inform your physician that a Guardian representative will be contacting their office by phone to obtain medical information concerning your disability claim.
- Sign the Guardian authorization forms (form one and two) and and provide a copy to your physician to be retained in your patient file.
When you return to work from an approved disability, you will need to provide a Return to Work note or similar form completed by your physician, which includes the date permitted to return along with any return to work accommodations or restrictions. All leaves shall be considered continuous service. The company reserves the right to make the final judgment regarding the employee’s ability to continue or to return to work. However, local practices may vary.
The following is a list of states with Short-Term Disability programs in place:
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