Minnesota RETAIN Phase 2 (sub-study)

MN RETAIN Phase 2 Sub-study is a non-randomized trial to evaluate the impact of RETAIN program expansion and services on workforce retention and reduction of future workplace disability in the state of MN. The program is funded by US Department of Labor (US DOL) and sponsored jointly with the US Social Security Administration. There will be collaboration between partners to implement best practices in early intervention to support injured or ill employees in stay-at-work and return-to-work. MN RETAIN involves a partnership between Mayo Clinic and MN Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), MN Department of Labor and Industry (DLI), MN Department of Health (MDH), Workforce Development, Inc. (WDI), and the Governor's Workforce Development Board. MN DEED serves as the main recipient and administrator of the funding within the state with Mayo Clinic, DLI, and WDI, as subrecipients of the grant.

(Effective Date: 12/23/2021-05/16/2024) MN RETAIN Phase 2 : This study is a randomized control trial (RCT) to evaluate the impact of RETAIN program expansion and services on workforce retention and reduction of future workplace disability in the state of MN. The program is funded by US Department of Labor (US DOL) and sponsored jointly with the US Social Security Administration. There will be collaboration between partners to implement best practices in early intervention to support injured or ill employees in stay-at-work and return-to-work. MN RETAIN involves a partnership between Mayo Clinic and MN Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), MN Department of Labor and Industry (DLI), MN Department of Health (MDH), Workforce Development, Inc. (WDI), and the Governor's Workforce Development Board. MN DEED serves as the main recipient and administrator of the funding within the state with Mayo Clinic, DLI, and WDI, as subrecipients of the grant. During this Phase: additional collaborators: Mathematica Policy Research


Eligibility Criteria:
Inclusion Criteria

* \> 18-years-old
* MN Resident
* Works in MN
* Employed at the time of enrollment
* Within 6 months of last day of work
* Meets one of the following:

  * Provider work restrictions of unable to work for at least 4 weeks
  * Per healthcare team anticipated to be unable to work for at least 4 weeks
  * Employer's inability to accommodate current work restrictions
* Meets one of the following:

  * Diagnosis of a work related or personal injury or illness that impacts employment
  * Invasive procedure (e.g., surgery) anticipated within the next 4-weeks that impacts employment
* Documentation of work restrictions (i.e., written note/form documentation in electronic medical record prior to enrollment)

Exclusion Criteria

* Legal representation/litigation at the time of enrollment related to a workers' compensation medical condition
* Does not have the capacity to give appropriate informed consent
* Employed by a RETAIN healthcare recipient or subrecipient with an existing return to work program for employees (i.e., Mayo Clinic employees)
* Workers' compensation recipients that have a qualified rehabilitation consultant (QRC) or a disability case manager (DCM)
* Pending application OR Receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
* Self-Employed