U.S. Mental Health Claims Up 83% Since 2019 & Continue To Rise

Mental health claims were rising in the U.S. in 2019 (prior to COVID-19) and have continued to rise through 2023, according to recent analysis from LexisNexis® Risk Solutions. Between 2022 and 2023, mental health claims increased by 11%. Since 2019, claim volume has increased 83%. The percent increase of claims is significantly higher than the percent increase of unique health care consumers, which suggests that existing consumers are receiving care more frequently.

Overall, the diagnoses with the largest mental health claim increases from 2019 to 2023 include stress (86%), developmental disorders (75%), anxiety (72%), and depression (52%). Additional . . .