Commitment to Rehabilitation. In the event that an employee is medically able to participate in a rehabilitation activity or program that:
Commitment to Rehabilitation. In the event that an employee is medically able to participate in a rehabilitation activity or program that: can be expected to facilitate her return to her own job or other gainful occupation; and is recommended by HBT/underwriter and approved as a Rehabilitation Plan, then,the entitlement to benefits under the LTD Plan will continue for the duration of the Approved Rehabilitation Plan as long as she continues to participate and cooperate in the Rehabilitation Plan. If the Plan involves a change in own occupation, the LTD benefit period will continue at least until the end of the first two (2) years of disability. In addition, the employee may be eligible for the Rehabilitation Benefit Incentive Provision. The Rehabilitation Plan will be jointly determined by the employee (and, if the employee chooses, her Union) and HBT/underwriter. In considering whether or not a rehabilitation plan is appropriate, such factors as the expected duration of disability, and the level of activity required to facilitate the earliest return to a gainful occupation will be considered along with all other relevant criteria. A rehabilitation plan may include training. Once the Rehabilitation Plan has been determined, the employee and the HBT/underwriter will jointly sign the Terms of the Rehabilitation Plan which will, thereby, become the Approved Rehabilitation Plan and the employee’s entitlement to benefits under the LTD plan shall continue until the successful completion of the Approved Rehabilitation Plan, provided the eligible employee is willing to participate and cooperate in the Approved Rehabilitation Plan. In addition, the employee may be eligible for any, or all, of the Rehabilitation Benefit Incentive Provisions.
Commitment to Rehabilitation. Gannawarra Shire Council understands the principles that support occupational rehabilitation for staff and the benefits to recovery that a prompt and structured return to work can have for Council and the injured employee. Council is committed to: Ensure that a return to work as soon as possible after injury is a normal practice and expectation To ensure that occupational rehabilitation by approved rehabilitation providers is provided for injured employees is commenced as soon as possible, in a manner consistent with medical judgement To develop a Return To Work (RTW) plan as soon as practicable after receiving advice that an Employee has been injured at work and will be away from work for 20 or more days To assist injured employees to return to available duties/employment where possible. To consult with employees and where applicable, their representatives, to ensure that the rehabilitation of any injured is effective Council’s RTW Coordinator. Council’s RTW Coordinator is responsible for maintaining the efficient operation of these Policies and Procedures and coordination and development of individual rehabilitation plans in conjunction with each employee as the need arises.
