Workers’ compensation is a program that pays eligible employees for work-related injuries or illnesses. However, there are many other types of injuries or illnesses that may cause a loss of income or work-related disabilities that are not covered by workers’ compensation. Some examples of these are:
- Chronic health conditions that may not be “directly” related to an injury, such as cancer
- Substance abuse problems, which may be associated with injuries or illnesses, such as alcoholism
- Psychosocial issues, such as depression or anxiety