Factors associated with the duration of disability benefits claims among Canadian workers: a retrospective cohort study.

Background: Disability insurance protects workers from total loss of income in case of a disabling injury or illness by providing wage-replacement benefits. To better inform early identification of claims at risk of prolonged recovery, we explored predictors of the duration of disability benefits claims.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study using claims data provided by SSQ Life Insurance Company Inc.