Originally Posted by slowplay

The program is similar here. In most cases the LTD plan pays you 50% of pay until you get better, no longer qualify for LTD, or reach the FAA mandatory retirement age. DPMA overlays up to 24 months of protection bringing you up to an after tax effective 100% of pay.

LTD payments only last 2 years for mental/nervous, and there are some exclusions for illegal acts, etc, but in general if you can't hold a medical you get paid.