Return to Work Programs

Reduce lost time with clear job options, modified duty plans, and coordinated follow-up.

Help Employees Return Safely and Faster

A structured return to work program reduces claim costs, supports recovery, and keeps employees connected to productive work.

Life Protect Plan helps you define transitional duty options, clarify job demands, and coordinate communication so return to work decisions are consistent and well-documented.

With the right process in place, you can reduce lost-time claims, improve employee experience, and strengthen your overall risk management strategy.

Modified Duty
Clear Options
Job Demands
Role Clarity
Coordination
Consistent Follow-up
Cost Control
Reduced Downtime

Return to Work Program Elements

Practical components that make transitional duty consistent, safe, and easy to manage.

Job Descriptions & Demands

Clarify essential tasks and physical demands so modified duty options match restrictions.

  • Task and demand summaries
  • Restricted duty alignment
  • Clear role expectations
  • Documented approvals
Transitional Duty Options

Build a library of modified duty roles that supervisors can use immediately.

  • Modified duty bank
  • Supervisor quick guides
  • Duration and review cadence
  • Consistent documentation
Case Coordination

Keep communication organized across employees, supervisors, and claim partners.

  • Claim status touchpoints
  • Work restrictions tracking
  • Provider communication
  • Notes and follow-ups
Supervisor Support

Help supervisors use the program consistently while protecting employee privacy.

  • Assignment procedures
  • Restrictions awareness
  • Escalation paths
  • Consistency checks
Follow-up & Documentation

Standardize reviews and keep records organized for consistency and compliance.

  • Progress review schedule
  • Updated restriction notes
  • Assignment change log
  • Clear closure process
Metrics & Improvement

Track leading indicators to strengthen outcomes and reduce repeat incidents.

  • Lost time trend review
  • Modified duty utilization
  • Barrier identification
  • Action plan follow-through

How We Support Your Program

Implementation support designed to fit your team size, operations, and claim complexity.

On-Site Coordination

Hands-on support to align stakeholders and build a repeatable return to work workflow.

  • Role alignment
  • Transitional duty setup
  • Process and forms
  • Manager enablement
Templates & Playbooks

Reusable documents to standardize assignments, approvals, and follow-up across teams.

  • Modified duty letters
  • Job demand summaries
  • Supervisor checklists
  • Tracking worksheets
Supervisor Training

Practical training so supervisors apply restrictions correctly and document consistently.

  • Process walkthrough
  • Do / don’t guidance
  • Communication best practices
  • Escalation paths
Ongoing Case Reviews

Regular reviews to identify barriers, reduce delays, and improve outcomes over time.

  • Status follow-ups
  • Barrier identification
  • Documentation checks
  • Action plans

Return to Work Workflow

A practical approach to move from restrictions to safe assignments and steady progress.

1
Prepare

Define roles, forms, and transitional duty options before a claim occurs.

2
Assign

Match restrictions to a modified duty role and document the assignment clearly.

3
Coordinate

Track progress, communicate changes, and keep claim partners aligned.

4
Improve

Review trends and barriers to strengthen the program and reduce lost time.

Build a Strong Return to Work Program

Contact us to reduce lost time and improve outcomes with a clear, repeatable return to work workflow.