
The Aging Workforce & Comorbidities: Navigating a New Era in Workers’ Compensation
Across the country, the workforce is getting older. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employees aged 55 and older now make up nearly one-fourth of the labor force (a figure that continues to grow each year). As this demographic shift continues, it’s reshaping how employers and workers’ compensation carriers approach injury prevention, claims management, and return-to-work strategies to adapt to the aging workforce. With age often comes experience; but also a higher likelihood of chronic health conditions. Many older workers live with one or more comorbidities such as arthritis, diabetes, hypertension, or cardiovascular disease. While these conditions don’t prevent individuals from contributing meaningfully in the workplace, they can significantly influence recovery times and claim outcomes when an injury



