Many people suffering from long COVID are at risk of long-term work disability. Without a clear place to turn for help, the federal government might consider the benefits of establishing a system-level approach that coordinates services focused on restoring functioning and employment.
With these maps, Mathematica helps decision makers uncover valuable insights about the prevalence of disability and use of disability benefits in different communities.
In this episode of On the Evidence, University of Rhode Island's Annette Bourbonniere, Webility Corporation's Jennifer Christian, and Mathematica's Yonatan Ben-Shalom discuss research on workers who miss work because of an injury or illness and how to help them remain in the labor force.
Every year, millions of Americans lose their jobs due to injuries or illnesses, but policymakers can take concrete steps to maintain these workers’ incomes and reduce spending for public benefits.