Disability Leave

Disability Leave

Disability coverage gives you and your family an important source of income replacement if illness or injury keeps you out of work for a sustained period. You have two types of coverage: Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD). Other disability income you're eligible to receive will reduce your benefit amount (see Disability Income Offsets below for the full list of offset sources). 

Sedgwick (AbsenceOne) provides your disability coverage.

1-877-509-0553 (Disability)

1-800-842-1718 (Long Term Disability)

Group Number: CG-73011

  • Short-Term Disability

    You get short-term disability (STD) coverage automatically through a salary continuation plan, at no cost to you. Coverage applies if a non-occupational illness or injury keeps you out of work for more than 7 calendar days. If Sedgwick (AbsenceOne) approves your claim, STD can replace 100% of your base pay for up to 26 weeks, based on your years of service with a Publicis company.

    Years of Service as of the Day You Become Disabled

    Weeks of Salary Continuation

    0 to 1 year

    4 weeks

    1 to 2 years

    8 weeks

    2 to 3 years

    12 weeks

    3 to 4 years

    16 weeks

    4 to 5 years

    20 weeks

    Over 5 years

    26 weeks

    If you receive STD salary continuance, your Publicis paycheck may be offset by any statutory benefits you are eligible to receive.

  • Elimination Period

    The elimination period for a disability due to injury or sickness is 7 calendar days (5 business days):

    • Paid elimination period: Benefits become payable on the 1st day of disability.

    • Unpaid elimination period: Benefits become payable on the 8th calendar day (6th business day).

  • How to File a Claim

    If you're out of work for more than 7 consecutive calendar days for a non-work-related reason, complete the Leave of Absence Request Form. Contact Sedgwick (AbsenceOne):

    • Phone: 1-877-509-0553

    • Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 8:00 pm ET

    • Reference #: CG-73011

    Have the following information ready:

    • Your full name, address, telephone number, and department name

    • Your last day of active full-time work and first day absent

    • Name and phone number of your HR representative

    • Nature of your claim

    • Name and phone number of your treating physician

    Sedgwick AbsenceOne Portal

  • Supplemental Long-Term Disability

    To supplement your company-provided LTD, you may purchase additional coverage:

    • Level One: Benefit equal to 20% of your base pay amount up to $300,000 (for total coverage of 60% of base pay), with a maximum combined monthly benefit of $15,000.

    • Level Two: Benefit equal to 60% of your base pay exceeding $300,000, with a maximum combined monthly benefit of $25,000.

  • Disability Income Offsets

    Any disability income you're eligible to receive from other sources reduces your disability coverage benefits. These sources include: Social Security disability benefits (including amounts for which your dependents may qualify because of your disability), Workers' Compensation, Occupational Disease Law, "no-fault" auto insurance, state-mandated benefits, and any other company-provided disability income benefits.