Nov. 6, 2025 – Medical payments per claim in Delaware grew 7% per year between 2021 and 2023, driven by price increases in professional and hospital outpatient services, according to a recent study by the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI).

“Policymakers and stakeholders in the Delaware workers’ compensation system will want to read this study to understand how the system is performing relative to other states,” said Sebastian Negrusa, WCRI vice president of research. “The Delaware fee schedule is adjusted based on the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, and thus it led to medical payment increases in the most recent year.”

CompScope™ Medical Benchmarks for Delaware, 2025 Edition examines payments, prices, and utilization of workers’ compensation medical care. It compares Delaware with 17 other states overall, by provider type, and by type of medical service. The study analyzes non-COVID-19 claims with experience through March 2024.

The report, authored by Evelina Radeva, is available for download at www.wcrinet.org. It is free for members and available to nonmembers for a fee.

ABOUT WCRI

The Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) is an independent, not-for-profit research organization based in Waltham, MA. Founded in 1983, WCRI produces objective, peer-reviewed studies on workers’ compensation systems, using rigorous data collection and scientific methods. Funded by its members, including employers, insurers, government agencies, healthcare providers, and labor organizations, WCRI produces research that helps key stakeholders make informed decisions.

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