Going back to work
A cancer diagnosis may lead to different paths: for some, continuing to work during treatment is possible, while others return to work once treatment is completed.
Disability management
Reassuring and timely support
With Desjardins Insurance’s support in disability management, you get end-to-end support whether you’re on a short recovery or facing a long-term disability. From your initial claim to your first day back at work, our team helps ensure your benefits continue as smoothly as possible.
A comprehensive assessment
We look beyond the medical diagnosis to understand the big picture—including your personal circumstances, family responsibilities, mental well-being and workplace environment. This holistic view helps us design a return-to-work plan at the right time, prioritizing safety, sustainability and your engagement.
Coordinated medical care
To keep things seamless, Desjardins Insurance can act as the central liaison between you, your healthcare providers and your employer. This coordinated approach helps to align expectations and make sure that information is exchanged in a timely and confidential way—to make your transition back to the workplace smoother.
IMPORTANT: Please, refer to your insurance booklet or contact our Client Relations Centre to find out which products and services are included under your group insurance plan.
A flexible environment
Add-on for employers
Are you familiar with our Absence Prevention and Accommodation Services (APAS)? Employers can get personalized, expert advice to help them adapt their work environments to the needs of employees with an illness, including cancer.1 By addressing the issues that may be hindering job performance, employers can help their employees stay at work if they wish to keep working while receiving treatments.
Various types of work accommodation plans: Flexible hours, ergonomic setups, modified duties, etc
Broad applicability: Intended for employees managing different types of health issues that affect work performance or participation.
Proactive support: Guidance provided promptly to help employers establish accommodation decisions when employees face new or changing health conditions.
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