Statistical Data and Performance Indicators

This page contains a variety of sources about measuring the performance of WC systems internationally.  

 United States

Oregon WC Rate Comparison 
Much referenced actuarial report on standardized insurance rates (2004) for US states regularly produced by the State of Oregon. 

NASI Report on WC Coverage, Benefits and Cost 2005 
Annual reports on WC coverage, benefits and costs published by the National Academy of Social Insurance.

WCRI Benchmarking Reports 
Workers Compensation Research Institute interstate benchmarking reports  Handy comparisons of indicators for benefits, claims cost, duration of claim, claim handling costs, medical cost, and other characteristics from a sample of US states.

Compliance with 1972 National Commission's "19 Essential Recommendations"
Report published by the US Department of Labor that shows indicates compliance of US states with the National Commissions 19 Essential Recommendations. 

Canada

Canadian Key Statistical Measures
Published annually by the AWCBC for all Canadian jurisdictions 
Benefits and Rehabilitation 
Assessments and Premiums
Occupational Health, Safety, and Prevention

Australia

Australia Comparative Performance Measures 
Updated regularly by the Australian Safety and Compensation Council, this site provides a nice range of performance measures for Australian and New Zealand states.

Workers' Compensation Performance: Comparing the U.S. and Australia
Research paper by Greg Krohm comparing overall system performance betwen the U.S. and Australia. Delivered at the Australia National Workers' Compensation Summit in February 2008.