With the recently enacted Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act, CIGNA is anticipating a rise in requests for workplace disability accommodations from employees nationwide.

The Philadelphia, Pa.-based insurer launched the new CIGNA Workplace Accommodation Services program to address the new requirements and provide solutions for employees’ needs. Most of these services are included at no cost to CIGNA disability plan customers, the insurer said.

The ADAAA took effect Jan. 1, and broadened the definition of who may attempt to seek protection under the ADA. Through the new program, employers can access counselors through a toll-free number, seeking assistance with identifying at-risk employees who may be headed for disability if steps are not taken to prevent it, CIGNA said. The counselors can also create well-documented job descriptions that assess and employee’s or applicant’s ability to perform a specific job function, the company said.