NYS disability question

I know this was probably asked before but I am having a difficult problem finding the answer. My job does not offer maternitty leave. So I am tring to find out about disability and HR is not gettin gback to me with information. I work part time, am I eligible for NYSD?
TIA

Re: NYS disability question

Disability Insurance
New York State Disability (Short-Term)
New York State Disability benefits are available after you have exhausted your paid sick days to replace some of the income lost as a result of non-work-related disability including maternity disability. For work-related illness or injury, see Workers’ Compensation.

At the time of handbook publication, benefits are one half of your weekly salary, up to a maximum of $170 per week. As long as you are still disabled, you can receive New York State Disability benefits for a period of up to 26 weeks beginning on the eighth calendar day of your illness/disability. If you received full sick pay from NYU for any portion of the 26-week period, you will receive New York State benefits only during the remainder of the 26-week period. There is a maximum of 26 weeks of benefits in a 52-week period. For more information, including how to apply for benefits, see Illness or Disability of Eight or More Calendar Days.

Message edited 11/13/2007 10:04:18 PM.

Re: NYS disability question

Re: NYS disability question

I edited the post because I realized it had specific job info. What is there now I thinbk is for NYS all around!

Good luck!