Newly released data highlights how total payments per claim in California’s workers compensation system have risen steadily since 2021, according to the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI).

The report, CompScope™ Benchmarks for California, 2026 Edition, authored by William Monnin‑Browder, examines how costs and system performance in California’s workers compensation system have changed between 2020 and 2025 in comparison to other states.

You can read (or listen to!) the full article here.  For more information on CompScope™ California, including details on how to obtain a copy, visit its page on our website!