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Absence Management – Early Intervention
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What is the service about? |
The absence management program provides employers and plan members with critical support during the early stages of absenteeism. It also facilitates prompt resolution of any resulting disabilities.
Qualified health care professionals objectively review all medical information, communicate with other health care professionals and ensure that care is focused on optimizing plan members’ function and early recovery. This program empowers plan members to seek focused treatment.
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What are the benefits? |
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Minimize the consequences of absence |
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Early and safe return to work |
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Reduced disability costs |
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Positive employee and workplace morale |
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Compliance with legislation |
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Confidentiality |
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Proactive return to work |
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Why early intervention? |
The direct cost of time off and disability benefits amounted to close to 30% of payroll in 2008. Stats Canada indicates the cost of absences is $1,300 per employee per year. For a company with 1,000 employees, this equates to $1.3 million (source: Perspectives on Labour and Income, Statistics Canada 2008).
In this context, early intervention becomes crucial to minimize the human and financial impact of absences from the workplace that may lead to disability.
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