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Return to Work Program

Managing Disabilities in Your Worksite

Short Term | Long Term

While no one likes to think about it, debilitating accidents or illnesses can happen at any time. And when they do, lives can change in an instant - sometimes permanently. Employer disability management insurance programs are designed to help employees and employers deal with these changes in a positive, mutually beneficial way. In short, these programs help employees return to work as quickly as possible.

Most people who are out of work with some type of disability are terrified of losing their job. They want to return to work. But they do not know how to approach an early return to work if they are not completely recovered – nor do many of their doctors. It is up to the employer to take the lead and encourage assistance when dealing with early return to work.

Does your company have a formal return to work program? More importantly, does it support an overall philosophy to encourage employees back to work while they are recovering from illnesses or disabilities? If such a program exists, do employees know about it? Are supervisors aware of it and supported in executing it? We have created this site to help you better understand the components of a solid return to work program and what you can do to implement a return to work program within your organization.

For more in-depth information and further explanation, review the additional resources.