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Why Retirement Systems should consider Vocational Review
Whether the task is determining if a disability retirement applicant is prevented from performing their past public employment or whether they are able to adjust to other substantial work, administering disability benefit claims is a complex process that requires a sophisticated skill-set to ensure accurate and objective determinations. A critical component of that process is a comprehensive vocational assessment that determines a disability applicants vocational skills and abilities before a final recommendation is rendered. Discover the value of vocational review and why it can be a critical part of the decision-making process.
Case files key to comprehensive medical board reviews
There are many obstacles public retirement systems must overcome to ensure clinically sound medical board recommendations. Complex medical records that describe various conditions and ailmentsmust be compiled and analyzed to make accurate recommendations. There are key elements to inform a successful medical board review, and chief among them is compiling robust, well-documented case files. If you begin the process with incomplete documentation, you run the risk of getting a partial clinical picture of the member. Not having a full clinical picture could make it difficult to achieve a fully-informed decision.
Public Retirement System Medical Board Reviews: Elements of Success
Comprehensive evaluations of disability benefit applications is a vital responsibility for public retirement systems. Incomplete or incorrect evaluations can lead to costly mistakes in both financial and human terms. The Disability Evaluation Services team shares an framework for success public retirement systems can use to ensure their Medical Boards receive disability determinations that are complete and clinically sound.
Process improvement ensures high-quality disability benefit evaluation
Ongoing quality management and review of disability benefit evaluation processes and procedures is critical for state and municipal retirement system administrators. Public retirement systems may be challenged in these areas due to limited time and resources. Working with a partner who is skilled in assisting organizations with all aspects of their medical review needs can ease the burden. UMass Medical School’s Disability Evaluation Services offers comprehensive disability evaluation solutions with a focus on quality improvement and client satisfaction. Having the clinical expertise to provide medical board review recommendations and case management is just one of our strengths.