Injured workers may be entitled to benefits under their state's workers' compensation program, Social Security Disability Insurance, or both. Here's what you need to understand about how they work together.
It's important to bring injured workers into the conversation about their treatment plan sooner rather than later. Less stress on the worker and lower claims costs for employers.
Getting an injured worker back on the job takes more than just medical care. It takes an understanding of the emotional and mental health needs as well.