Assistance with returning to work
It is not easy to return to work after a period of disability.
Some people are unsure or don't know if they are ready to take the step and go back to work. Fortunately, there are initiatives and help to reduce the risk of returning to the workplace.
Back-to-work process
Back to work is a voluntary process in which a back-to-work coordinator from CM supports you and helps you find appropriate guidance for your return to the labor market. This can be done through adapted work, other work or training. For this he can refer you to partners such as VDAB, the prevention advisor or the occupational doctor.
How does a back-to-work process work?
The course of a back-to-work process depends on who takes the initiative to start it.
A back-to-work process, what is that? Coordinator Florence explains.
- Ten weeks after you become incapacitated for work, you will receive a questionnaire.
- You are obliged to complete the questionnaire within one week. You can ask the back-to-work coordinator for help with this.
- During the fourth month of your disability , the doctor evaluates whether you are able to start the return-to-work process. This is based on the questionnaire and your medical file.
- If so, you will receive an invitation for a first appointment with the back-to-work coordinator.
- If not, the advising doctor will later reassess your situation.
- The first appointment with the back-to-work coordinator follows one month after the referral . These matters are discussed:
- the role of the back-to-work coordinator in the guidance and follow-up of the process;
the first step in the process; - the option to follow a reintegration program with your current employer under the guidance of the prevention advisor-occupational doctor;
- the opportunity to follow a reintegration program under the guidance of the back-to-work coordinator.
- the role of the back-to-work coordinator in the guidance and follow-up of the process;
- You are required to be present at the first appointment. During the appointment, you and the back-to-work coordinator decide whether it makes sense to start a process.
If you are incapacitated, you can ask the back-to-work coordinator for an initial appointment at any time.
- Contact CM.
- If necessary you will receive a questionnaire. You are obliged to complete this within one week. You can ask the back-to-work coordinator for help with this.
- The first appointment with the back-to-work coordinator follows a month later. These matters are discussed:
- the role of the back-to-work coordinator in the guidance and follow-up of the process;
- the first step in the process;
- the option to follow a reintegration program with your current employer under the guidance of the prevention advisor-occupational doctor;
- the opportunity to follow a reintegration program under the guidance of the back-to-work coordinator.
What can you expect from a back-to-work process and what should you do?
Want to know more?
Find answers to your questions below.
Are you an employee, unemployed or self-employed and are you disabled? You can then start the return-to-work process provided that, according to the advising doctor, you have recovered sufficiently, both physically and psychologically , to work again.
'Anyone who is incapacitated for work can benefit from the program.'
Advisory physician Christophe
Depending on your situation, there are several options. For example, you can start part-time or follow a training course. It is important to find a tailor-made solution that you can maintain.
Working part-time or following a course, there are various options.
No, but if you have any questions or need help, you can always contact the back-to-work coordinator using this form.
Do you have questions or doubts about returning to work part-time? The coordinator will help you.
- CM's consulting physician can start the process after a medical examination. He will then refer you to the back-to-work coordinator for an initial appointment. This appointment is mandatory. Don't you feel ready for such a process? Don't worry, you can discuss this with the coordinator during the interview.
- If you are incapacitated for work, you can also start the process yourself: contact us via this form for an initial appointment.
You discuss together which route seems feasible to return to work.
- The advising doctor will evaluate your disability. To this end, he consults with other parties, such as your doctor. The consulting physician is also an advisor and guide during this period. He makes an overview of all the steps you can take to get back to work. He takes your situation into account.
- The occupational physician monitors the health status of employees. He examines the options for restarting, specifically in your company. This concerns, for example, the number of hours you can resume or adapted work.
- The back-to-work coordinator helps you get started and is an intermediary between you and other partners who can help with the return to work.
You can count on an advisor and guide during your journey.
