Recovering from a disability and getting back into your routine can take time. With support, planning and patience, you can gradually rebuild your daily life and move forward with confidence.
Staying connected is important in your recovery and many people find that staying in touch makes returning to work feel a little easier. Your employer’s human resource team serves as a good point of contact, and you are encouraged to contact them any time you have questions or need support.
Returning to work — even if it’s not to the same job you held before your disability — is about more than receiving a paycheck. It can help you rebuild confidence, restore a sense of purpose and create belonging. Working can also have positive effects on your physical and mental health.
What happens next depends on your situation. You may return to your former occupation, move into a new role with your employer, start work elsewhere or train for a new job. Your insurance may help cover these steps and provide the support, tools and training needed to move into work that fits your abilities. In addition, If you need disability-related accommodations to help you return to work, your insurer can also help start those conversations with your employer.
Whether you’re returning to full duties or need workplace modifications, your insurance company offers support. Your claims examiner can guide you regarding your policy, and a vocational consultant can provide guidance to help you prepare for and start a conversation with your employer.
Focus on your ability
It’s about capability, not disability. The return-to-work process is the time to start thinking about what you can do and stop thinking about what you can’t do.
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