Modified-Duty Work Plans Can Prevent Long Absences, Result in Lower Claims Costs

Employers that pursue return-to-work plans that include modified-duty accommodations should see better claims outcomes and fewer long-term absences by injured workers, a Colorado return-to-work expert said this week. And while getting employees back to work can be good for a company’s finances, the gradual reintroduction to the workplace can improve an injured workers’ physical, monetary and mental well-being, said Jordyn Cagney, a return-to-work consultant for Pinnacol Assurance.  “Claim costs can affect premium, and, of course, premium is affecting your bottom li...