Change in Ordinary Disability Policy

The MWRD Retirement Fund Board of Trustees approved an Ordinary Disability policy change to require the applicant to see their physician during their illness. Effective immediately, all employees applying for Ordinary Disability (OD) must submit to a medical examination by their attending physician while symptomatic with the claimed disability.

In the instance of a planned disability, such as a scheduled surgery or childbirth, the medical examination may take place before the anticipated date of disability. However in the case of a planned disability, the employee may be asked to supply additional documentation confirming that the procedure took place and the date of the procedure.

Failure to seek medical treatment for your claimed illness while symptomatic will result in further review of the disability and possible denial of OD benefits.