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Short-Term Disability (STD) Claims Adjudication

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What is a STD Claim?

Occasionally, an employee will need a medical absence from work due to a non-work related injury or illness. During this absence, the employee can be entitled to receive a form of disability payment.

The key to short-term disability claims is that the adjudication (or the approval process) can be done either by an insurance provider or within the company itself (if they self-insure).

If an employee remains off work for a specific period of time, the claim becomes known as a Long-Term Disability or LTD claim and the likelihood of returning them to regular duties decreases.

Companies That "Self-Insure"

An increasing number of companies are deciding to self-insure their Short-Term Disability (STD) claim benefit costs rather than using a traditional insurance company.

However, self-adjudication can be problematic:
  • Lack of objectivity when making decisions about the validity and approval/denial of the claim
  • Following up with employees and medical practitioners can be a very time consuming and complex process
  • Having access to private medical information brings liability issues

The Solution:
For these companies, Clear Path's HR and medical professionals can serve as an objective 3rd party adjudicator and assist in the Return-To-Work process.

How Clear Path Can Help

  • Adjudicate your company's Short-Term Disability (STD) claims based on criteria established by your company and medical standards
  • Help return employees back to work when appropriate
  • Serve as an objective 3rd party during the process
  • Manage the privacy requirements for your organization
  • Our medical consultants can work directly with your injured or ill employee
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