06/03/2026
Because Workers“Your mod is controlling your cost… and no one told you.” Dr. Comp sees this issue constantly. An experience modification factor, or “mod,” is one of the biggest drivers of workers’ compensation premium, yet many business owners are never fully shown how it works or how much it impacts their costs. Your mod reflects your claims history compared to others in your industry, and even small increases can significantly raise premiums year after year.
The problem is that many businesses focus only on renewal pricing while ignoring the factors driving the mod itself. Claim frequency, claim severity, delayed reporting, and poor return-to-work practices can all push the mod higher over time. Without proactive management, the mod quietly increases costs, reduces competitiveness, and creates long-term financial pressure. Understanding and actively managing your mod is one of the most important steps in controlling workers’ compensation expenses and improving the overall health of your program.
Dr. Comp’s Diagnosis:
“If you don’t understand your mod, you don’t fully understand your workers’ comp cost.”
Comp shouldn’t feel like a back-alley transaction.
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