By law, you must exhaust all accumulated sick leave before your SURS disability can begin. Therefore, if you have more than 60 sick days, your disability benefit will begin to accrue immediately following your last day of paid sick leave, assuming you remain disabled. Law does not require you to exhaust your vacation before benefits can begin; however, please check with your Benefits Office regarding your employer’s policies.
| Example: | Date certified as disabled: | May 31 |
| 60-day waiting period: | June 1 – July 30 | |
| Sick leave through: | August 15 | |
| Date your benefits begin: | August 16 |