title: Managed disability--past, present and future.
abstract: This article discusses the overall development of managed disability. First, it explores historical factors that have influenced managed disability programs, followed by important considerations in current programs, and finally discusses future issues to contemplate for successful evolution to occur. The authors conclude by pointing out the opportunity for insurers to develop innovative and responsive products and the opportunity for employers to have a direct impact on reshaping disability benefit programs.
authors.affiliation: Tillinghast-Towers Perrin, Hartford, CT, USA.
authors.forename: T R
authors.initials: TR
authors.lastname: Corcoran
authors.forename: T E
authors.initials: TE
authors.lastname: Klett
mesh_terms: D000041:Absenteeism; D017281:Cost of Illness; D006233:Persons with Disabilities / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006264:Health Benefit Plans, Employee / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D018868:Insurance, Disability / Q000458:organization & administration*; D008329:Managed Care Programs / Q000458:organization & administration*; D017146:Models, Organizational; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D016730:Program Development; D015397:Program Evaluation; D014481:United States