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With SIEF No Longer Available, Proactive Claim Management Is More Important Than Ever
With the Second Injury and Enhancement Fund (SIEF) no longer available to offset the impact of pre-existing conditions, employers [...]
How DMI Specialty Services Support Mental Health and Pain Recovery
Mental health conditions, persistent pain, and other complex health conditions can present unique challenges during recovery. They can arise [...]
Supporting Mental Health Recovery: A Return-to-Work Case Study
When a workplace incident results in serious trauma, the impact extends far beyond the physical event itself. For employees directly [...]
A Smarter Approach to Mental Health Recovery Through Pharmacogenetics
As Mental Health Awareness Month in May reminded us, supporting mental health requires ongoing attention throughout the year. Exploring innovative [...]
What Is Your Experience Rating and Why Is It Important?
In 2020, DMI partnered with a British Columbia-based client that had limited visibility into their WCB claims experience, lacked a formal [...]
Early Intervention in Action: Supporting Better Return-to-Work Outcomes
When an employee goes off work due to illness or injury, timing matters. Disability Management Institute’s (DMI) Early Intervention Program [...]
Why Mental Health Claims Demand a Different Approach
Mental health conditions represent the most common category of Long-Term Disability (LTD) claims in Canada and account for a disproportionate share of overall [...]
From Mourning to Action: Building Safer Workplaces Across Canada
Every year on April 28th, we pause to observe the National Day of Mourning, a solemn day dedicated to remembering workers who have [...]
Why Accurate Enrollment and Beneficiary Information Matters More Than You Think
Planning for end-of-life matters is never easy. It’s not something people want to think about, but when the time comes, having the [...]
Behind Every Disability Claim: How Case Management Supports Recovery
Disability insurance is often viewed through a narrow lens – forms, policies, and decisions that feel distant or unclear. [...]
Understanding Disability Benefits Fraud: Why Awareness Matters
Each March, Fraud Awareness Month offers an important opportunity to reflect on how benefits plans work, and how they can be [...]
Creating and Maintaining a Healthy Work Environment
On the surface, a healthy work environment might look simple: a supportive manager, respectful conversations, reasonable workloads. But underneath, it [...]
To IME or Not to IME: Making the Right Call in a Complex Disability Claim
When a disability claim becomes complicated and progress feels stalled, many employers default to one familiar next step: an Independent [...]
Vestibular Disorders: How They Affect Daily Functioning and Return to Work
Vestibular disorders are complex medical conditions that can significantly impact how a person functions day to day – and their ability [...]
Navigating Disability Claims In Canada: A Practical Guide for Employers
When an employee needs to step away from work due to illness or injury, managing a disability claim can [...]
Case Study: Building a Complete Health & Safety Program from the Ground Up
The Challenge When DMI was asked to perform a Health & Safety Gap Analysis for an organization in need, it quickly [...]
Supporting Mental Health at Work
AS the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, fall invites us to pause and reflect, not just [...]
Unlocking Hidden Savings: How DMI’s WCB Appeals Service Delivers Real Value
At DMI, we understand that Worker’s Compensation Board (WCB) premiums are more than just a line item – they’re significant operational expense that [...]
Avoid Costly Claim Delays: How DMI Helps You Navigate WCB and Disability Coverage
Let’s face it – waiting to hear whether a disability claim has been approved can be incredibly stressful. For [...]
Workplace Facilitation: A Proven Path to Sustainable Return to Work
Every workplace is a living, breathing ecosystem where relationships, mental and physical well-being, and company culture all interact. When [...]