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The
Value of an EAP/MAP
We know that personal problems impact productivity
through absenteeism, accidents, employee job turnover and increased health care
costs. The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence indicates that
companies can save between $5 and $16 for each dollar invested in an EAP whose
objective is to assist workers with personal problems.
St. John's Mercy EAP/MAP leadership participated in a study from
1985 to 1988, in which an EAP/MAP cost-benefit analysis measured EAP's impact on
medical claims and absenteeism. The data showed a return on investment of 4-to-1
-- a landmark study in support of EAP/MAP's. (Employee Benefit News, August 1990)
Other research outcomes:
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"Employer costs for mental
health and substance abuse disabilities rose 335% between 1989-1995,
faster than any other medical expenses."-UNUM Disability Database,
February 2000. |
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"Productivity losses due to alcoholism
and drug addiction exceed $100 billion per year."-National Institutes
of Health, 1997. |
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"Employees who experience both depression
and stress utilize health care at a rate of 250% higher than other employees,
a difference of $3,000 per employee per year."-Millman & Robertson,
2000. |
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