In this episode of the Benefits Alliance Voice, Carolyne and Rob talk with Rochelle Hildebrand and David Tweneboah about the care and treatment solutions for mental health. A progressive approach to being a support system for Canadians.
- Historically, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) utilization is between 8-11%.
- Mental Health Claims continue to increase, and currently, 40% of all long-term disability claims are mental health related.
- How coverage from mild, moderate, and severe care is defined and covered with employee benefits plans.
- Mental health challenges are showing up more in the workplace and the front line of addressing situations has been falling on managers and supervisors.
- How workplace trauma contributes to many challenges.
- Employee Assistance Plans were designed for Short-Term options, where more cases are requiring Long-Term solutions.
- Customizing care for mental health and addiction patients.
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