What is driving the rise of mental health in workers’ compensation?
As of January 2024, 31 states, plus the District of Columbia, allow workers to file claims for mental health conditions arising from work-related factors, according to new data from IB+. This is accompanied by a decrease in workers’ compensation premiums and losses to $42 billion and $19 billion, respectively, in 2024, down from $45 billion and $20 billion, respectively, the year before.