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Maternity Benefit The maternity benefit is based on delivery type and is for the expected recovery period only. In the case of a pregnancy without complications, benefits may be received for up to six weeks. If the employee submits a doctor’s certification that the pregnancy has had complications outside of the employee’s control, benefits may be extended up to the full nine weeks. Total disability prior to delivery would be indicated on the medical certification if it is intended to extend coverage beyond a six week period for vaginal delivery and an eight week period for a Cesarean delivery (less the waiting period). Amount of the Benefit The STD benefit will be in an amount up to 2/3rds 66.7% of the employee’s gross regular rate of pay at the time of the disabling incident, up to the maximum benefit amount stated in the STD policy. Regular rate of pay is defined as base salary and excludes overtime, on-call pay, or other specialty pay. This benefit amount is paid on a post-tax basis given the employee is paying the premium with post-tax dollars. The amount of the STD benefit payable shall be the difference between 2/3rds of the employee’s regular rate of pay and any payment(s) the employee receives or anticipates receiving in wage loss replacement whether it be from PERA disability, Social Security, personal injury protection, or any other source. The City may request the release of documentation of income being received or anticipated due to the loss. This income will be subtracted from the 2/3rds possible income from the City. Employees not submitting requested documentation of other income in a reasonable amount of time as set by the City may be denied benefits under this program. For the purpose of this program, holidays will be counted as a regular workday both in calculation of days absent prior to STD eligibility and also in the maximum days allowed once eligible for STD. Benefits are paid bi-weekly in conjunction with the regular payroll. If the City Council approves a cost of living adjustment (COLA) to the City’s wage system, wages for an employee on STD will be adjusted at the same rate and at the same time of implementation as other employees. Status of City Benefits An employee receiving STD benefits shall not accrue PTO or receive holiday pay. Employees may not supplement STD benefits with paid leave such as, but not limited to, PTO, deferred sick leave or accrued compensatory leave in order to offset the difference between the employee’s regular wages/salary and the STD benefit payments. In no event shall the employee earn more than their normal wages by combining STD benefits, deferred sick leave hours and PTO. The City will continue to pay its share of health insurance premiums or Opt-Out for an employee receiving STD benefits.