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. Helping them stay at work (or go back to work) benefits their well-being and has a positive effect on the company. That’s why at Desjardins Insurance, we go above and beyond to act as your support team. Our insurance plans help employers facilitate accommodations for employees affected by cancer, including flexible schedules, specialized equipment, and guidance from health professionals.
Disability management
Reassuring and timely support
With Desjardins Insurance’s support in disability management, plan sponsors benefit from end-to-end support for employees facing short- or long-term disability. From the initial claim intake to the day an employee returns to work, our team works diligently to help ensure benefits continue as smoothly as possible.
A comprehensive assessment
We go beyond medical diagnoses to understand each employee’s full context: personal circumstances, family responsibilities, mental well-being and workplace environment. This holistic evaluation allows us to co-design a return-to-work plan at the right time that promotes safety, sustainability and employee engagement.
An employer-insured partnership
We collaborate closely with your organization to define needs, identify the most appropriate solutions, and—when the time is right—recommend workplace accommodation, flexible schedules or adjusted duties. By partnering with timely intervention and support, we help you implement a tailored action plan that balances productivity and recovery.
Coordinated medical care
To deliver diligent support, Desjardins Insurance acts as the central liaison between your human resources team, your employees and their healthcare providers. This coordinated approach ensures timely exchange of information , aligned expectations and a smoother transition back to the workplace—all while upholding confidentiality standards.
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.
1. Available for groups with 50 or more members and with Long-Term Disability Insurance.
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