Integrated Medical and Disability Management

Three in 10 employees will experience a disability before they retire.¹

Integrated Medical and Disability Management: Benefits to employees and business, return on investment and case study (PDF)

Disabilities impact individuals' health, finances, social dynamics and sense of security. And they can impact you as an employer by disrupting work flow and impacting health care costs.

Disabilities are expensive and something today's employers want to carefully manage. In fact, just 10% of disability claims account for more than 50% of total medical and disability costs.²

The Integrated Medical and Disability Management (IMDM) program is designed to help.

Who qualifies?

Fully insured customer with at least two employees who have UnitedHealthcare disability and medical plan have access to this program at no additional cost.³

How does IMDM work?

IMDM provides one-to-one outreach to members experiencing a disability to ensure they have the support, information and resources they need to recover. Because our nurse case managers are able to reference a member's medical claims, a more holistic and comprehensive approach to care is possible.

This program conveniently and effectively integrates medical, disability and behavioral case management under one roof.

What's the result?

IMDM participants experience a 13% reduction in claims duration on average.⁴

Success Story: IMDM health and lifestyle information leads to happier well-being

Julie, a 55-year-old retail store employee, was out of work due to uncontrolled diabetes and other conditions. After just a few months of working with her IMDM Case Manager, Julie had a better understanding of her health needs and how to take steps toward improvement. Read her story

Success Story: IMDM and community involvement helps blind man become independent

When Chris, a 49-year-old retail store employee, went legally blind due to recently diagnosed diabetes, he found it difficult to take care of himself and his health needs. Working with his IMDM Case Manager, his community and spouse, he was able to address basic needs and live a healthier life. Read his story

Find out more about the Integrated Medical and Disability Management Program (PDF).

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Social Security Administration, Fact Sheet Jan 2009
"Impact of Integrating Health and Disability Data-IBI Research Summary"; Integrated Benefits Institute, August 2006.
Employers who have purchased a self-insured UnitedHealthcare medical plan may be eligible for this program subject to review of medical care and behavior management services
"Impact of Integrating Health and Disability Data-IBI Research Summary"; Integrated Benefits Institute, August 2006.