title: Benefit adequacy in state workers' compensation programs.
abstract: This article summarizes several different methods used to measure the adequacy of wage replacement in state workers' compensation systems in the United States. Empirical research casts serious doubt on benefit adequacy, especially in the case of more serious disabilities.
authors.forename: H Allan
authors.initials: HA
authors.lastname: Hunt
mesh_terms: D004185:Disability Evaluation; D006233:Persons with Disabilities; D036262:Empirical Research; D006801:Humans; D007342:Insurance Benefits; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000191:economics*; D011640:Public Policy; D013219:State Government; D014481:United States; D014942:Workers' Compensation / Q000458:organization & administration*