Life and Disability
What if I'm unable to work due to injury or illness?
A company-paid benefit that may replace part of your income.
Your short-term disability benefit
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | 1 year |
| Waiting Period | 5 working days |
| Duration | 10 weeks (1-4 yrs of service) 20 weeks (5-10 yrs of service) 25 weeks (11+ yrs of service) |
| Benefit % | 60% |
At a glance
Who pays
Hormel Foods
Leave line
855-249-6318
How coverage works
If illness or injury prevents work, disability benefits may continue a portion of income. Review your short term disability plan documents for specific eligibility and payment information.
Employee cost
Short-term disability is provided at no cost to employees.
How to start a leave: office hourly and non-bargained plant employees
- 1
Request leave at hormel.myleaveproservice.com or call Alight at 855-249-6318. Have your employee ID, two-week schedule, last day worked, expected return date and health care provider contact information ready.
- 2
Review your initial packet. Complete the release of information and have your provider complete the medical certification. Return documents by the date Alight gives you: 18 days from the initial packet or first absence, whichever is later.
- 3
Track your claim and documents in the Alight portal. Payments begin after approval. Contact Alight on your return date or within 48 hours; follow your site's absence reporting procedure.
Who to call
Alight leave support
Fax: 518-880-6614
General leave: hormel@alight.com
ADA questions: hormelada@alight.com
Translators are available for callers who do not speak English.
What if I'm unable to return to work after my short-term disability runs out?
Optional coverage paid by you that may replace part of your income.
Your long-term disability benefit
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Coverage Type | Optional |
| Company Paid Premium | 0% |
| Employee Paid Premium | 100% |
| Eligibility | 1 year |
| Elimination Period | 180 days |
| Monthly Max | $5,000 |
| Monthly Benefit % | 50% |
| Max Duration | 5 year maximum |
At a glance
Who pays
You
How coverage works
After your short term disability is exhausted you have the ability to apply for long term disability. Review your long term disability plan documents for more information.
Next step
Review your benefit features, then contact MetLife.
Who to call
MetLife · Life/AD&D insurance
Documents
Short-Term Disability
- Bargaining unit Plant Disability 1-pagerPDF: the document stays in its original language.
- Bargaining Unit Short-term disability SPD - LSIPDF: the document stays in its original language.