Global Disability Inclusion
When Disability Happens, Employees Need More Than a Policy.
Extend your disability inclusion strategy with personalized support that helps employees navigate disability benefits, SSDI, return-to-work options, Medicare transitions and the road ahead.
A turnkey employee support solution powered by Allsup.
Employee Support Journey
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Current Stage: Disability Benefits Navigation
- Support specialist assigned
- Benefits review completed
- SSDI eligibility evaluated
- Return-to-work assessment
- Medicare transition
Your Disability Strategy Shouldn't End When Disability Begins.
Global Disability Inclusion helps organizations create stronger disability strategies, better accommodation processes and more inclusive employee experiences. But when an individual employee experiences a serious disability, the questions become deeply personal:
- “What benefits am I eligible for?”
- “Can I continue working?”
- “Should I apply for SSDI?”
- “What happens to my health insurance?”
- “Can I return to work later?”
- “When will Medicare begin?”
- “Who can help me understand all of this?”
GDI Employee Disability Support closes that gap.
Employer-Level Strategy
Global Disability Inclusion
- Disability inclusion
- ADA strategy
- Accommodations
- Employee experience
- Leadership
- Workforce programs
Individual Employee Support
Powered by Allsup
- Benefits navigation
- SSDI assistance
- Return-to-work support
- Medicare transition
- Ongoing guidance
- Personalized advocacy
How It Works
One Program. Support Across the Disability Journey.
Disability Occurs
An employee experiences an illness, injury or condition that impacts their ability to work.
Personalized Support
The employee connects with a dedicated disability support specialist who helps clarify the path forward.
Benefits Navigation
The employee receives guidance around available employer benefits, disability programs and important timelines.
SSDI Support
When appropriate, Allsup's disability expertise helps the employee understand and navigate Social Security Disability Insurance.
Return-to-Work
Employees who may be able to return to work receive guidance on potential options, programs and next steps.
Medicare Transition
Employees who become Medicare eligible receive proactive education and personalized guidance before coverage begins.
Employees receive support based on their individual journey—not a one-size-fits-all process.
Employee Journey
Follow One Employee's Path Through the Program.
Meet Sarah Mitchell, a fictional employee navigating a serious medical condition. See how personalized support unfolds from her first day away from work through a supported Medicare transition.
Sarah's Disability Journey
42% CompleteCurrent Stage: SSDI Support
- Disability
- Benefits Navigation
- SSDIActive
- Return-to-WorkUpcoming
- MedicareFuture
Services
Support at Every Stage
Disability Benefits Navigation
Help employees understand disability-related benefits, timelines and available resources.
- Personalized benefit education
- Timeline guidance
- Individual support
- Next-step planning
SSDI Support
Specialized assistance navigating Social Security Disability Insurance when appropriate.
- Eligibility guidance
- Application support
- Process education
- Status guidance
Support does not guarantee SSDI approval.
Return-to-Work Support
Support employees exploring the possibility of returning to meaningful work.
- Return-to-work resources
- Work incentive education
- Transition guidance
- Ongoing support
Medicare Transition
Proactive Medicare education for employees becoming eligible after disability.
- Eligibility tracking
- Medicare education
- Coverage guidance
- Enrollment support
Ongoing Employee Advocacy
Give employees a knowledgeable resource throughout the disability journey.
- Dedicated support
- Regular check-ins
- Personalized guidance
- Educational resources
Why GDI + Allsup
Two Areas of Expertise. One Employee Experience.
Global Disability Inclusion
Strategy & Employer Experience
- Disability inclusion strategy
- ADA/accommodations
- Employee experience
- Organizational consulting
- Leadership advising
- Inclusive workforce strategy
Allsup
Individual Disability Support Infrastructure
- Disability expertise
- SSDI navigation
- Benefits guidance
- Return-to-work resources
- Medicare transition support
- Employee-level service delivery
A complete disability support continuum—from organizational strategy to individual employee support.
Why Now
Disability Programs Are Becoming Employee Experience Programs.
- Employees expect more personalized support
- HR teams are stretched
- Disability processes often span multiple programs and providers
- Disability can create complex financial and benefits questions
- Employers increasingly measure employee experience
- Employees need help understanding what comes next
The opportunity is to connect disability strategy with disability support.
Program Implementation
Designed to Fit Into Existing Employer Programs
Program Design
GDI and the employer define the support experience.
Integration
Employee referral and engagement workflows are established.
Employee Support
Eligible employees connect with specialized support.
Reporting & Optimization
Program engagement and outcomes are reviewed.
Illustrative Referral Model
How Employees Enter the Program
Optional entry sources
- Long-term disability program
- Leave management
- Employee assistance
- Benefits team
- Voluntary employee referral
- HR / Benefits Team
- Employee Referral
- GDI Employee Disability Support
- Dedicated Specialist
- Personalized Journey
For Employers
Expand Your Disability Program Without Building Another Department.
Turnkey Implementation
Launch an employee support program without building new internal infrastructure.
Dedicated Expertise
Give employees access to specialized disability and benefits support.
Proactive Engagement
Help employees before important deadlines and transitions occur.
Better Employee Experience
Reduce confusion during one of the most difficult periods of an employee's life.
Program Visibility
Give employers clear insight into utilization and engagement.
Scalable Support
Support employees across locations and populations through one program.
Value to GDI
Extend GDI's Impact Beyond Strategy.
Global Disability Inclusion already helps organizations build world-class disability programs. GDI Employee Disability Support creates an opportunity to carry that relationship into the actual employee experience.
Deepen Employer Relationships
Move from periodic consulting engagements toward ongoing employee support.
Expand GDI's Service Offering
Add specialized disability navigation without building operational infrastructure internally.
Create Measurable Impact
Help employers see how disability strategy translates into real employee outcomes.
Employer FAQ
Common Questions
No. The program is designed to complement existing employer benefits and disability programs by helping employees understand and navigate their individual journey.
No. Support varies based on each employee's circumstances, eligibility and needs.
No. SSDI support is provided when appropriate based on the employee's circumstances.
No. Medicare support applies only to employees who become eligible.
The demo reporting model is designed around program-level engagement and outcomes rather than individual health information.
Yes. The program could support GDI and employer co-branding depending on implementation.
What If Your Disability Strategy Could Support Every Employee Who Needs It?
Explore how Global Disability Inclusion and Allsup could deliver a seamless disability support experience for employers and their employees.