Return to Work Program
Return to Work, Restore Productivity
Numerous studies have shown that injured employees recover faster when they return to work. In addition, their return can decrease claims expenses, limit downtime, and eliminate the need for additional staff.
Your claims adjuster and the treating physician are available to assist you. They can help you consider ways to return your injured employee to the workplace as soon as possible. Even if the employee cannot perform his or her usual job, a Return to Work (RTW) program can help. You can modify the job temporarily or create a transitional job during the recovery period.
Ask your State Fund representative for advice on how you can design an RTW program for your workplace. By implementing an RTW program you can:
- Improve morale among all employees.
- Gain control and increase potential for a positive resolution of the claim.
- Reduce or avoid permanent disability.
- Reduce temporary disability payments.
- Reduce medical costs.
- Reduce or avoid litigation.
- Discourage fraudulent claims.
- Avoid the replacement and training costs of hiring a new employee.
- Identify cross-training opportunities that enhance employees’ abilities in their regular jobs.
- Increase awareness of safe work practices and injury prevention.
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