IWP: Medical costs in workers’ compensation are rising across most states, according to a new report from the Workers’ Compensation Research Institute (WCRI). The study examined 18 states and found that medical payments per claim increased between 5% and 14% in recent years. Notable increases were seen in Pennsylvania (14% in 2023), Delaware (7% annually from 2021–2023), and Wisconsin (6% annually), driven by changes in fee schedules and service pricing.

You can read the IWP's full weekly roundup here.  The WCRI report that it refers to is CompScope™ Medical Benchmarks, 2025 Edition.  You can find more information, including details of how to download our study and links to the individual state reports, elsewhere on our website.