Short-Term Disability Insurance Benefit Protection Clarification Emergency Amendment Act of 2024

This bill clarifies and strengthens rules protecting District of Columbia residents who receive both short-term disability insurance and paid leave benefits. It explicitly prohibits private disability insurance companies from lowering disability payments because a person is also eligible for paid leave from the District, regardless of where the insurance policy was originally issued. The law ensures that these protections apply to all individuals covered by the District's paid leave system and makes it enforceable under existing insurance regulations. The changes take effect on July 10, 2024, and remain in force for up to 90 days as an emergency measure.