Virginia Sickness Disability Policy “A Strategic Approach” Keisha Dabney HR Business Symposium 2015

Topics Virginia Sickness Disability Program Introduction Policy Overview VSDP and Workers Compensation Coordination

What is it? Provides eligible employees supplemental replacement income during periods of partial or total disability for both non-occupational and occupational disabilities. Encourages rehabilitation with an ultimate goal to return employees back to gainful employment when medically able. Provides employees with sick and family and personal leave.

Responsibilities DHRM Responsibilities Agency Responsibilities Employee Responsibilities

Communication Strategy Promote Awareness Inform Stakeholders Provide Feedback

Communication Do’s Clear and Direct Communications Training Identify Obstacles and Barriers Dont’s Don’t wait until something happens Don’t force RTW Don’t shift the responsibility

Return to Work Agency Consent Employee Compliance Consequences Internal Procedures

VSDP and Workers Compensation Workers’ Compensation benefits are primary. VSDP supplements the benefit up to the income replacement level. Employees must notify the TPA and their supervisor of any workers’ compensation injury or illness. Statutory timeframes within which to collect benefits for lost time. Employee may need to file a claim for benefits with the VWCC to preserve their right to benefits.

Sum it Up Understand the Program Requirements Roles and Responsibilities Communication Strategy Clear and Consistent Policies

Resources Keisha Dabney VSDP Policy Analyst Mike Pote Managed Disabilities Program Administrator Kitty HughesQuality Specialist/Workers Compensation Reed