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- 1Mental health claim frequency rises 47% in workers comp▼Mental health claim frequency rises 47% in comp: WCRI
The Workers Compensation Research Institute reports that the frequency of mental health claims in workers compensation has risen by 47%. The finding signals growing recognition of psychological injuries in the workplace and may prompt insurers and employers to reassess how they handle and price such claims.
- 2Mental Health Workers' Comp Claims Up 47% Since 2015▼Mental Health Workers’ Comp Claims Rise 47% Since 2015, WCRI Finds
A Workers Compensation Research Institute analysis shows mental health-related workers' compensation claims have risen 47% since 2015. The findings point to growing recognition of psychological injuries in the workplace, and are being reported in the insurance and risk management press as a signal of changing workplace health pressures.