Waltham, MA, September 22, 2026— Medical costs per claim in Pennsylvania rose by 11% in 2025, according to a recent study by the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI).

“This is the third consecutive year of growth in medical costs in Pennsylvania,” said Sebastian Negrusa, WCRI vice president of research. “Rising medical prices, partly driven by increases to the state’s fee schedule, have been a key factor here.”

The report, CompScope™ Medical Benchmarks for Pennsylvania, 2026 Edition, helps policymakers and system stakeholders identify cost drivers and emerging trends in medical payments, prices, and utilization among nonhospital and hospital providers. It compares Pennsylvania with 26 other states and analyzes recent changes through 2025.

The report, authored by Will Monnin-Browder and Terence Cawley, is free for members and available to nonmembers for a fee. Click here for more information.

About WCRI

The Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) is an independent, not-for-profit research organization based in Waltham, Massachusetts. WCRI provides objective, high-quality research to help policymakers and other stakeholders make informed decisions about state workers' compensation systems. Its diverse membership includes employers, insurers, government agencies, managed care companies, health care providers, insurance regulators, labor organizations, and state administrative agencies.