Studies have shown that the longer you stay off work, the less likely you are to go back.  This leads to wage loss and lower quality of life.  Permanent disability benefits will never make up for the money lost by not returning to work.  As a result, these provisions were put into place in order to get you back to work as soon as medically possible.  For some this may not be possible.  In those cases, an advocate or information & assistance officer should be consulted if the situation is complex.

 


Q: Why are my disability benefits affected by the return to work offer?

A: Studies have shown that the longer you stay off work, the less likely you are to go back.  This leads to wage loss and lower quality of life.  Permanent disability benefits will never make up for the money lost by not returning to work.  As a result, these provisions were put into place in order to get you back to work as soon as medically possible.  For some this may not be possible.  In those cases, an advocate or information & assistance officer should be consulted if the situation is complex.


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