Early Claims Reporting = Shorter Disability

While there's nothing new about notifying an insurance company about a disability claim, a new analysis by CIGNA Group Insurance of its disability claims shows that short-term disabilities don't last as long within companies where employees report their disability claims quickly. CIGNA Group Insurance examined claims experience data from more than 1,000 short-term disability customers, which demonstrated that early reporting of disability claims correlates with fewer days lost from work.* Employers whose claims were reported within the seven day elimination period** found that the...