re: Short term disability deduction on paycheck

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Is this standard for most companies? I don’t have to pay it, but my friend has paid $800 so far this year for it.

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I would say generally it is elective on the short term side. If the company is charging you for it as a benefit, you have the ability to take it or not. If the company pays for it, you'll be enrolled automatically.

If they aren't a female with any plans of being pregnant in the future, there isn't much need for them to have short term disability.