Transition2Work
Simple, Fast, Safe Return to Work
ReEmployAbility’s Transition2Work program helps employers and insurance carriers return injured employees to work when light-duty assignments are not available at the employer’s worksite. Through a national network of more than 52,000 nonprofit partners, employees are placed in temporary, meaningful assignments withing their communities. During these assignments, individuals stay engaged in the workforce, rebuild confidence, and maintain a sense of purpose while recovering.
Flexible Return-to-Work Solutions
Transition2Work offers a range of flexible program options through its Work from Home or Employer Worksite program or its Non-Occupational Disability Program. Whatever your needs, ReEmployAbility helps injured employees get back to work.
Transition2Work Benefits
The Transition2Work program provides benefits to employers, insurance carriers, employees, and communities across the nation!
Benefits to Employees
Transition2Work provides meaningful work allowing injured employees to focus on their abilities and reconnect with the community while they recover.
Benefits to Employers & Carriers
Utilize Transition2Work to supplement an internal Return-to-Work program, help retain valuable employees, and reduce claim cost and duration.
Benefits to Community
Hosting a Transition2Work participant allows you to help connect someone to a greater pupose while helping your organization achieve its mission.
We Believe in the Value of Return to work
We believe in the value of Return to Work, as the single most important factor that will drive success in a workers’ compensation program. Quick return to work is a ‘win-win’ for all parties on the claim that provides benefits far beyond cost savings. Transitioning injured workers back to work quickly is the right thing to do, and to be effective in this pursuit we focus on the employees’ capabilities and find creative approaches to modified duty.
Our Purpose
Connecting people to a greater purpose so they can have a better life.
Our Vision
Anyone who is capable of something, can make an impact in the community where they live.
What We Do
We lead in specialty Return-to-Work and transitional employment programs for the workers’ compensation and disability industry. We make strides toward our vision every day by providing innovative services that positively impact workers’ compensation and non-occupational disability claim outcomes for employers, insurance carriers, injured workers, and communities. Our philosophy is based on a strong belief in creating ‘win-win-win’ outcomes – combining benefits for companies, employees, and communities across the United States for real, positive impact.
Experience the ReEmployAbility Difference
Nationwide Coverage
Throughout the years, we have established relationships with over 52,000 local, national, and international not-for-profit organizations such as museums, thrift stores, and food banks. Nationwide coverage allows employers to provide a consistent off-site transitional duty solution across all 50 states, DC, and Puerto Rico.
Technology
We leverage technology to provide an exceptional experience for our clients and partners. Our sophisticated case management system provides the ability to analyze data for reporting, create benchmark reporting, and streamline processes and communication.
Experience & Expertise
For more than two decades, ReEmployAbility has been a trusted resource for employers, third-party administrators, and insurers. We are experts in state laws regarding Return-to-Work legislation; making the process easier for employers. We've helped thousands of injured workers with our innovative Return-to-Work solutions.
Reliable
Return-to-Work programs are our specialty and sole focus. We have strong relationships with a nationwide network of nonprofit partners, enabling us to secure transitional work assignments.
Results-Oriented
Our Return-to-Work programs save thousands of dollars in workers' compensation costs and we can prove it. We provide customized benchmark reporting, allowing you to analyze your workers' compensation and disability program.
Proactive & Responsive
Communication is at the core of our programs. We fill a vital role of liaison between the adjuster, employer, and injured worker. Our staff provides exceptional service, delivering on their commitments.
See What Our Clients Are Saying
“The support and communication we’ve received have far exceeded expectations. Their structure, guidance, and follow-through truly make a difference?”
“The program has helped us keep employees engaged while reducing lost-time days and improving overall claim outcomes.”
“Transition2Work helped our employees feel valued and supported, reinforcing that they are an important part of our organization.”
Transition2Work Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Transition2Work program work?
ReEmployAbility arranges a transitional duty opportunity with a local nonprofit organization in the injured employee’s community. Organizations such as American Heart Association, American Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity, YMCA, and local food banks, museums, or thrift stores provide supervised
volunteer assignments that meet the medical requirements as outlined by the employee’s treating physician.
What types of cases are appropriate for Transition2Work?
The Transition2Work program is appropriate for employees with occupational or non-occupational disabilities where the employee has been released to modified duty and would benefit from a short-term transitional assignment.
How does the Transition2Work program impact the claim outcome?
The primary objective of a transitional assignment is to assist the employee to return to a productive work setting as soon as possible, which can impact the length of disability.
Other benefits include:
- Avoidance of “disability syndrome
- Improved self-esteem and outlook during the recovery phase
- Improved employment relationship through the continuation of wages by the employer
- Employee’s acquisition of alternative skill sets while volunteering
- Reduction to the indemnity claim costs that impact the employer’s experience modification and future premiums
- Potential reduction in medical costs due to faster recovery
Can union employees participate?
Many union contracts have language specific to Return-to-work programs and approve employee participation in transitional duty programs with the continuation of wages. ReEmployAbility provides services for many unionized employees and helps restore workers’ physical abilities faster so they can return to their pre-injury occupations sooner.
How long does it take to locate a nonprofit assignment?
Placement time depends on factors such as location, attorney involvement, type of work restriction, and jurisdictional requirements. Our goal is to locate a suitable assignment as quickly as possible upon receiving your completed referral.
How long does the program last?
Typically, the assignment lasts 30-90 days. ReEmployAbility’s flat-rate fee is assessed based on the employee’s participation in the nonprofit placement for up to six months in the program. The claim should be reviewed by the employer and/or claim adjuster at timeframes consistent with internal Human Resources and Return-to-Work policies and practices.
What are the costs involved?
During the transitional assignment, the pre-injury employer pays a wage consistent with their Human Resources and Return-to-Work policies and in accordance with any jurisdictional requirements. ReEmployAbility does not require a contract and our Transition2Work program can be used on
demand. For our standard offering, we bill a one-time, flat fee for the successful placement of the employee. In the event of non-attendance, a reduced fee applies. Supplemental services are available on an as-needed basis.
Who pays the cost of the program?
ReEmployAbility can invoice the insurance carrier, TPA, or employer. In most cases, our fee is paid by the insurance carrier as an expense to the workers’ compensation claim or the employer for disability claims.
How is the employee’s time tracked during the Transition2Work assignment?
While participating in a nonprofit assignment, the employee must comply with the employer’s attendance and HR policies and is required to document actual hours worked at the nonprofit agency. The employee’s time records are sent directly to the employer and adjuster (ReEmployAbility does not
receive or manage the employee’s timesheets). ReEmployAbility offers employers the following options for tracking employees’ time during participation in a Transition2Work assignment: electronic time tracking, or using their employer’s electronic time tracking method.
Who pays the employee during the Transition2Work assignment?
The Transition2Work program is an extension of the employer’s comprehensive Return-to-Work program. As with modified duty provided in-house, the employer pays a wage in accordance with their Return-to-Work and Human Resources policies while the employee is participating in transitional duty
off-site.