It appears that this policy structure is company-wide, with the exception of certain elite positions. The short-term disability policy names the 'insurance' company as the 'administrator,' rather than the insurance provider itself. In this case, Booz Allen is the actual insurer and has the final authority on policy decisions. While not diving into specifics, it's worth noting that about a third of company STD policies are structured this way, and weird stuff can arise when HR is involved. HR's access to health information can lead to sketchy decisions, especially if there's bias toward certain employees. This has been observed firsthand from the inside of an STD insurance provider.
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This is pretty common and not at all unusual. They're the plan administrator of the health insurance plan, too.