By focusing on certain diagnoses, we keep pace with advances in medical treatment and our case managers continue to gain best practices for interacting with the health care provider, the employer and the employee. This exciting work promotes continuous improvement in the practice of disability claims management.
Learn about the trends Sun Life clinical experts are seeing for individuals on long-term disability due to long COVID, how we manage their claim, and what employers can do to help individuals stay at or return to work.
MSK is a leading reason why people need to take time away from work and can be complex to treat. Sun Life has partnered with Goodpath to offer whole-person care and coaching to eligible Sun Life members receiving short-term disability benefits for back and neck MSK conditions. Whole-person care addresses the symptom(s) and contributing factors, like diet and sleep.
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Cardiovascular disease is a leading disability claims diagnosis. Advancements in medical treatment mean employees on leave can return to work sooner. We continuously upskill our claims team to confidently engage in treatment discussions and assess readiness for return to work.
Source: Sun Life internal claims data, excluding pregnancy
Sometimes, employees who've been out on leave have concerns about their ability to return to work, life, and health successfully. Read our tips on how you can show your support.
Program participation is available to members who are currently receiving Short-Term Disability benefit payments for cancer; or who are approved for a Critical Illness cancer benefit (with a cancer benefit payment date on or after March 1, 2022) are eligible for the program. Employers must have both Sun Life Short- and Long-Term Disability or have Sun Life Critical Illness
In New York, the AbleTo service is not available with standalone Critical Illness policies. This advertisement is not approved for use in AZ
Sun Life is not responsible or liable for the care, services, or advice provided by Goodpath, and reserves the right to discontinue this service at any time. This advertisement is not approved for use in NM
Group insurance policies are underwritten by Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada (Wellesley Hills, MA) in all states, except New York, under Policy Form Series 93P-LH, 15-GP-01, 12-DI-C-01, 12-GPPort-P-01, 12-STDPort-C-01, 16-DI-C-01, TDBPOLICY-2006, and TDI-POLICY. In New York, group insurance policies are underwritten by Sun Life and Health Insurance Company (U.S.) (Lansing, MI) under Policy Form Series 15-GP-01, 13-GP-LH-01, 13-LTD-C-01, 13-STD-C-01, 06P-NY-DBL, 12-GPPort-01, and 12-STDPort-C-01. Product offerings may not be available in all states and may vary depending on state laws and regulations. The group insurance policies described in this advertisement provide disability income insurance only. They do NOT provide basic hospital, basic medical, or major medical insurance as defined by the New York State Department of Financial Services.
SLPC 31043 5/23 (Exp 5/25)