DMEC Paper Outlines Disability Management Practices

The Disability Management Employer Coalition announced Tuesday the release of a white paper that outlines seven best practices for integrating short- and long-term disability programs to lower costs for employers and improve service to employees.The paper, titled "Best Practices in the Integration of Short- and Long-Term Disability Claims," is eighth in DMEC's "Leadership Series."Best practices highlighted in the white paper include:Have clear, specific objectives for short- and long-term disability programs, and for return-to-work and stay-at-work programs.Standardize and simplify communi...