Cisco provides both Short Term Disability (STD) and Long Term Disability (LTD). Employes outside of California get an STD benefit of 100% (taxable) at no cost to them. California employees get STD benefit of 66 2/3% (non-taxable). Cisco then provides employees with a 60% (taxable) LTD benefit and employees can purchase an additional LTD Buy up of 6 2/3%.
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Benefits reviews
1-10 of 49 Reviews
1.0
Mar 4, 2026
Anonymous Engineer
Current
San Jose, California
No Disability insurance provided here
5.0
Feb 4, 2026
Anonymous Solutions Engineer
Current
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
Its available, I've heard great things from co-workers that have used it.
5.0
Nov 6, 2025
Anonymous Senior Software Engineer
Current
San Jose, California
very good Disability insurance plan
5.0
Sep 5, 2025
Anonymous Senior Manager
Former
San Jose, California
Very robust insurance you opt in.
5.0
Aug 27, 2025
Anonymous employee
Former
San Jose, California
straight forward and in line with competitors
5.0
Jun 5, 2025
Anonymous Systems Engineer Leader
Current
Austin, Texas
They offer disability insurance for all full-time employees.
5.0
May 7, 2025
Anonymous Information Technology
Current
Florida Ridge, Florida
The best thing about health insurance at Cisco is the comprehensive coverage. Cisco offers a variety of health insurance options, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, with excellent benefits for employees and their families. Additionally, a significant portion of the premiums is paid by the company, making it more affordable.
The worst thing might be the complexity of choosing plans. Due to the variety of options available, some employees may feel confused when selecting the plan that best suits their needs. Additionally, some employees may find that coverage is not always equal across different regions or that there are long waiting periods for certain benefits.