# Vocational Rehabilitation

_Glossary_

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Services to help an injured worker return to suitable employment, including retraining and job placement.

States fund vocational rehab benefits differently — some mandatory, some voluntary. Plans may include education, job search, and ergonomic assessments.



A worker cannot return to roofing; WC pays for a certification program in HVAC service with wage subsidies during training.