Short-Term Disability Insurance Benefit Protection Clarification Congressional Review Emergency Declaration of 2024

This bill declares a legislative emergency to prevent a gap in protections for short-term disability benefits in the District of Columbia. It ensures that private disability insurance providers cannot reduce benefits based on paid leave from the Universal Paid Leave program, even if the insurance policy was issued outside the District. The measure makes this prohibition enforceable under existing insurance laws and applies regardless of where the insurance policy originates. By doing so, it maintains continuous coverage for eligible individuals while a temporary amendment awaits final approval from Congress.