Vermont RETAIN for Disability
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
The Retaining Employment and Talent after Injury/Illness Network (RETAIN) demonstration is a collaborative effort between the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to improve employment outcomes for individuals who experience injuries or illnesses that put them at risk of exiting the labor force and relying on disability programs and other public supports in the long term. RETAIN projects include a combination of medical provider services, stay-at-work/return-to-work (SAW/RTW) coordination services, and other SAW/RTW services. This evaluation will focus on the Vermont Department of Labor's implementation of "Vermont RETAIN" statewide. The evaluation will document how the project is implemented, describe enrollees, estimate the project's impacts on enrollees' outcomes, and assess whether the benefits outweigh the costs.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
What data supports the effectiveness of the Vermont RETAIN treatment for disability?
The RETAIN Kentucky program, similar to Vermont RETAIN, has shown promise in helping people with disabilities stay employed by using strategies to return to work and stay at work. This approach, which involves coordinators assisting individuals with non-work-related injuries or illnesses, has informed further interventions and suggests potential benefits for similar programs like Vermont RETAIN.12345
How does the Vermont RETAIN treatment for disability differ from other treatments?
The Vermont RETAIN treatment is unique because it focuses on helping people with disabilities stay in or return to work by using strategies tailored to their employment status, rather than focusing solely on medical or therapeutic interventions. This approach is different from traditional treatments that may not address the employment aspect of living with a disability.16789
Research Team
Jill Berk, PhD
Principal Investigator
Mathematica Policy Research, Inc.
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for adults over 18 in Vermont who have had a recent injury or illness that may affect their work. They must be currently employed or job-seeking and not out of work for more than 12 weeks. People already receiving disability benefits or those with untreated substance use disorders cannot participate.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Participants receive RETAIN intervention activities, including medical provider services and SAW/RTW coordination services
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for employment outcomes and application for SSDI or SSI
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Vermont RETAIN
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Mathematica Policy Research, Inc.
Lead Sponsor
Social Security Administration
Collaborator