Waltham, MA, October 23, 2025 – Medical payments per claim for injured workers in Pennsylvania rose 14% in 2023, following relatively stable or declining payments over the previous four years, according to a recent study by the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI).

“The growth in medical payments reflects, in part, recent updates to Pennsylvania’s medical fee schedule, which is tied to the statewide average weekly wage,” said Sebastian Negrusa, WCRI vice president of research. “Policymakers and stakeholders will want to read this study to understand how the system is performing compared with other states.”

CompScope™ Medical Benchmarks for Pennsylvania, 2025 Edition examines payments, prices, and utilization of workers’ compensation medical care, comparing Pennsylvania with 17 other states. It also analyzes trends from 2018 to 2023, focusing on non-COVID-19 claims.

The report, authored by William Monnin-Browder, 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.