The total costs per claim for lost-time injuries in California grew from 2022 to 2025 according to the Workers’ Compensation Research Institute (WCRI).  Indemnity benefits, medical payments, and benefit delivery expenses all contributed to the increase.
 Indemnity benefits per claim rose 4% in 2025, medical payments per claim climbed 7%, and benefit delivery expenses per claim jumped 9%, according to WCRI.

Read the full article here.  The study they're discussing is CompScope™ Benchmarks for California, 2026 Edition.  Visit its page on our website for more information, including on how to download a copy!