Short-term disability is a type of government-run insurance or employer benefit that gives you income replacement for a temporary period when you are unable to work due to a covered illness, injury, ...

Short-term disability is benefit that gives you temporary income, lasting from several weeks to several months, in the event you are unable to work due to an illness or injury. In the United States, ...

Experts suggest keeping at least six months’ worth of living expenses in a separate account, to be used strictly for emergencies, such as a job loss, car repairs, and, yes, disability.