Programs identify transitional positions, coordinate with treating providers on restrictions, and track progression toward full duty. They reduce indemnity costs and improve recovery outcomes.
Positions must genuinely accommodate documented restrictions.
Alternative Names:
RTW Program|Modified Duty Program
Why it Matters?
Programs reduce claim costs more than any other single intervention, since indemnity benefits terminate or reduce on return and prolonged absence correlates with poorer outcomes and higher ultimate exposure. Transitional positions must be genuine work rather than make-work, because employees assigned to meaningless tasks disengage and the placement fails. Documenting the position's alignment with medical restrictions protects against a refusal dispute.
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