The date it is determined an employee is no longer eligible under the provisions of total disability as defined above. Employees who have exempted from the Systems are subject to the above restrictions. An important part of the Program is rehabilitation. All employees applying for or receiving benefits under the Program will be evaluated for potential rehabilitation services. Rehabilitation efforts are most effective when they are started as soon as possible.
Most medical specialists agree that working within limitations can help an employee recover faster.
This rehabilitation benefit will be payable for up to 24 months or to the end of the maximum benefit period for which the employee was approved, whichever comes first. Failure on the part of the employee to participate in an approved rehabilitation program will result in a discontinuance of benefits.