The consequences of a long term disability are often difficult for the employee. This absence from work may lead to financial worries and may require changing the employee's lifestyle.
To limit these hardships, Desjardins Financial Security has implemented a disability management program which is one of its major strong points on the market today.
Return-to-work Strategy
Case management specialists develop a return-to-work strategy and coordinate the process every step of the way. They work closely with rehabilitation and training experts, the employer, the plan member and the health care professional involved in the case. Their objectives are to:
By becoming actively involved in their recovery and their return to work, employees have a much better chance of reducing the duration of this difficult period.