Important Tips for Paper Copy Submission
n
Prior to submission, make sure you have provided
all required information and answered all questions
completely and accurately. If information is missing or
cannot be read, the processing of your form will be delayed.
n
The following guidelines provide valuable information to
help you successfully complete the form.
n
Please make a copy of the completed form for your records
before submitting it to Mutual of Omaha/United of Omaha.
Section 1: Employee Statement
This section is to be completed by the Employee. Dates
should include the month, date and year. In order to be
considered complete, the form must be signed by you.
n
Group ID Number for your Employer will consist of eight
characters, beginning with “G000” and followed by four
additional letters or numbers specific to your Employer.
n
Job Title is the title of your position held with the Employer.
n
The Hours Worked per Week is the number of hours you
worked per week for the Employer.
n
Height should be provided in feet and inches.
n
Weight should be provided in pounds.
n
Dominant Hand indicates whether you are primarily right-
or left-handed.
n
Date of Disability is the first day you were absent from work
because of the disabling condition.
n
Date First Treated is the date you first sought medical care
because of the disabling condition.
n
Other Income means money you are currently receiving
or have applied to receive from any source in addition to
your claim for disability benefits with Mutual of Omaha/
United of Omaha.
Authorization to Disclose Personal Information &
Authorization to Disclose Health Information
to my Employer
Both authorizations are to be completed by the Employee.
Dates should include the month, date and year. In order to be
considered complete, the form must be signed by you or your
legal representative.
n
By signing the authorization, you are applying for short-
term disability benefits with Mutual of Omaha/United of
Omaha and are agreeing to allow disclosure of personal
information to the necessary parties for the purpose of
claim processing.
n
If the name associated with any of your medical records
differs from the name provided on the form, provide any
alternate names. This might occur in the event of a name
change due to marriage or adoption.
Guidelines for Section 2: Employer’s Statement
This section is to be completed by the Employer. Dates should
include the month, date and year. In order to be considered
complete, the form must be signed by the Employer.
n
Group ID Number consists of eight characters, beginning
with “G000” and followed by four additional letters or
numbers.
n
Date Covered Under This Plan indicates the date in which
the Employee’s coverage became effective.
n
If the Employee is eligible for salary continuation/sick
leave, this does not include Mutual of Omaha/United of
Omaha short-term disability benefits, paid time off or
vacation compensation.
Guidelines for Section 3: Attending Physician’s
Statement
This section is to be completed by the Attending Physician.
Dates should include the month, date and year. In order to
be considered complete, the form must be signed by the
Attending Physician.
Required Fraud Warnings
Before completing the claim form, please read the Required
Fraud Warnings listed on the following page.
A Guide for Successfully Completing the
Group Short-Term Disability Claim Form
Mutual of Omaha appreciates the opportunity to provide you with valuable income protection. We rely on the
information you provide on this form to effectively determine if you qualify for group short-term disability benefits.
This guide provides information and instruction to help you successfully complete and submit the claim form. Please
consult your employer/benefits administrator if you need assistance in providing information for the form.
MUG6110A_0415 STD Claim Form Guide_1009