ME LD2093

Codifies temporary disability benefits for confidential executive branch employees into Maine Revised Statutes, replacing a 1989 private and special law provision

Eligible employees must be employed more than 6 months and remain under a licensed physician's care; benefits begin after exhausting sick leave or 30 days of continuous disability, whichever is later

Temporary disability benefit equals 2/3 of the employee's weekly salary, with any state retirement allowance deducted; not available if disability is covered by workers' compensation

Maximum lifetime cap of 365 days of temporary disability benefits per employee, regardless of breaks in service; unused days carry forward for future disability periods

Employees receiving temporary disability benefits continue to receive their regular employment benefits throughout the disability period