What happens during my time off for recovery?

Work Connections staff will assist and support you and you in the following ways during your recovery period:

  • Contact you on a regular basis and act as a central clearinghouse for information
  • Communicate with treating physicians and define options for treatment, facilitate care and identify what we can do to assist you during recovery
  • Provide ongoing status reports to your department regarding your expected absence and duration of disability
  • Respond to your questions or assist with identifying the appropriate resources or content experts to respond to your questions about benefits, employment status, salary, and other issues that may arise
  • Explore options for assistance from other University resources
  • Provide appropriate updates to your department and the physician as needed
  • Answer questions and provide health resources information to you, if needed