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Rising Workers' Compensation Costs
Summary
An audit examined the high volume and cost of workers' compensation claims, driven by expanded statutory benefits, PTSD claims, and Senate Bill 7 (2025). Staff are preparing for further legislative changes in 2027.
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Last discussed Jun 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Rising claim volumes and costs put pressure on the city budget.
✅Who benefits
Injured employees gain from expanded benefits and return-to-work support.
⚠️Who could be affected
Rising costs strain the city budget that taxpayers fund.
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