A Primer on Behavioral Health Care in Workers’ Compensation

The COVID-19 pandemic put a spotlight on the importance of behavioral health. In particular, workers’ compensation stakeholders recognize that unaddressed behavioral health issues might delay a worker’s recovery and return to work and increase medical costs. This study helps to identify behavioral health issues in workers’ compensation and create a common language and understanding. It is based on interviews with workers’ compensation system stakeholders, including employers, insurers, labor advocates, and medical care providers. For more information about this study or to purchase a copy, visit WCRI’s website at https://www.wcrinet.org/reports/a-pri....