WCRI: 4% Drop in Medical Payments Reflects COVID Impact

The average medical payment per claim fell 4% in Michigan for 2020 injuries, a reflection of factors related to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study by the Workers Compensation Research Institute. For the period from 2015 to 2019, medical payments per claim grew by 4% per year. “The recent decreases in medical payments per claim in Michigan and many other states reflect some impact from the COVID-19 pandemic, including the temporary suspension of certain outpatient procedures and treatments during the early part of the pandemic, as well as the avoidance of certain types ...