IBI's report paints a picture of claims that increased significantly as the pandemic first set in, and then decreased as the economy contracted and jobs were lost due to the pandemic. (Photo: Shutterstock)
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a mixed impact on disability leave claims by employees, according to a new report. The analysis, by the Integrated Benefits Institute (IBI), finds that claims for respiratory illness conditions nearly doubled early in the pandemic, but that overall claims for short-term disability (STD) in April 2020 dropped, possibly due to layoffs and the decision of employees to postpone seeking medical care.
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