The Long Tail of Workers' Compensation and COVID

By Stuart Colburn, Correspondent The insurance line of workers’ compensation is described as a “long tail,” since the costs often occur years after the date of loss. Interestingly, the costs associated with “long COVID” are also higher and last longer than a COVID-19 claim with no or minimal initial medical care.  Research developed by the Workers Compensation Research Institute and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health was the topic of the first session on the second day at the WCRI 39th annual Issues & Research Conference in Ph...