Occupational health assessment ERD ZW/WGA
Are you self-insurer for the Sickness Benefits Act (ZW) or WGA? Then you remain responsible for the reintegration of (former) employees, even after the end of the employment and the completion of the steps of the Wet verbetering Poortwachter. A Occupational health assessment for self-insurers helps identify suitable reintegration possibilities and limit financial risks.
When and why is an Occupational health assessment for self-insured sickness law (ZW) or WGA used?
The Occupational Assessor assesses the balance between the medical load capacity (as recorded in a load capacity profile, IZP or FML) and the work load. This examination resembles the Occupational health assessment which is used around the first year of absence. Among other things, it looks at:
- Return to former work with the (former) employer
- Possible adjustments in former work
- Other work within the organization1st track)
- Work with another employer2nd track)
This type of examination is usually conducted 42 weeks after the WIA examination deployed. The outcome is a substantiated and usable report with which you can take follow-up steps within the reintegration process.
What is the process of an Occupational health assessment Eigenriskrager voor de Ziektewet en WGA?
The Occupational Assessor examines the workload of the original job and any other positions within the organization. This load is compared to the medical limitations from the workload profile (IZP or FML). We call this comparison a "weighting. Based on this weighting, the Occupational Assessor gives advice on the next steps for reintegration. The examination consists of the following components:
- Video interview with the (former) employer, including workplace examination (30-60 min)
- Interview with the (former) employee (30-60 min)
- Optional joint discussion
The findings are incorporated into a draft report. After space for feedback, you will receive the final report. This forms the basis for the follow-up process.
What does an Occupational health assessment for self-insured (ERD) Sickness Insurance Act (ZW) and WGA provide?
The Occupational health assessment for self-insurers offers clarity about the reintegration possibilities of (former) employees after illness or disability. You gain insight into what the employee can still do, which jobs or adjustments are suitable and where opportunities lie within or outside the organization. This enables you, as the party bearing the excess, to take well-founded and targeted action, resulting in fewer financial risks, better control over the reintegration process and a smaller chance of long-term disability or IVA entitlement. The report also provides a solid foundation for communication with the UWV, your absence service provider or health and safety service.
