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
Benefits shown below are grouped by the coverage listed in your plan documents.
Exempt team members
Who this applies to
Applies to: Parent Company Exempt; Business Segments Exempt
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | 90 days |
| Waiting Period | 7 calendar days |
| Duration | 26 weeks |
| Benefit % | 100% weeks 1-8 90% weeks 9-26 |
Office and salaried team members
Who this applies to
Applies to: Parent Company Office; Business Segments & JOTS Office; Business Segments & JOTS Plant & Farm salaried
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | 1 year |
| Waiting Period | 7 calendar days |
| Duration | 26 weeks |
| Benefit % | 70% |
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?
A company-paid benefit that may replace part of your income.
Your long-term disability benefit
Benefits shown below are grouped by the coverage listed in your plan documents.
Salaried team members
Who this applies to
Applies to: Salaried: Alma, Applegate, Burke, CFI, Columbus, Dans Prize, HFC corp/Sales, HHL, JJOTS, JOTS, Justin's, Mt.Prairie, Planters Fresno/Fort Smith/Suffolk, Sadlers
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | 90 days of active employment |
| Elimination Period | 26 weeks |
| Amount of Monthly Benefit | 60% of annual earnings (up to $10,000 monthly max) |
| Calculation Method | Calculated monthly and reduced by Social Security and other income sources |
| Benefit Duration | Payable up to full Social Security age |
Plant and office hourly
Who this applies to
Applies to: Plant and Office Hourly: HFC, Alma, Applegate, Burke, CCP, CFI, Columbus, Dan's Prize, Dold, Fontanini, Justin's, Lloyd's, LSI, Mt. Prairie, Osceola, Planters Fresno/Fort Smith/Suffolk, Progressive, Provena, Rochelle, Skippy, Sadlers
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | 1 year active employment |
| Elimination Period | 26 weeks |
| Amount of monthly benefit | 60% of annual earnings |
| Maximum monthly benefit | $10,000 Until reaching Social Security age |
Plant hourly: Planters bargaining unit
Who this applies to
Applies to: Plant Hourly: Planters Fresno/Suffolk bargaining unit
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Coverage Type | Basic |
| Company Paid Premium | 100% |
| Employee Paid Premium | 0% |
| Eligibility | 1 year |
| Elimination Period | 26 weeks |
| Monthly Max | $7,500 |
| Monthly Benefit % | 50% |
| Max Duration | Maximum of 5 years |
Jennie-O Turkey Store hourly
Who this applies to
Applies to: Office Hourly: JOTS; Plant Hourly: JOTS
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | 1 year |
| Elimination Period | 26 weeks |
| Monthly Max | $7,500 |
| Max Duration | 5 year maximum |
At a glance
Who pays
Hormel Foods
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
Documents
Short-Term Disability
- Salaried Short-term disability SPDPDF: the document stays in its original language.
- Hourly Short-term disability SPDPDF: the document stays in its original language.
- Office Hourly Disability 1-pagerPDF: the document stays in its original language.
- Production and Farms Short-term disability SPDPDF: the document stays in its original language.
- Plant professionals disability one-pagerPDF: the document stays in its original language.