In addition to traditional forms of private and public medical insurance, two other large programshelp pay for costs associated with ill health. In 2007, Workers Compensation (WC) insurance provided$55.4 billion in medical care and cash benefits to employees who are injured at work or contract...

In addition to traditional forms of private and public medical insurance, two other large programs help pay for costs associated with ill health. In 2007, Workers Compensation (WC) insurance provided $55.4 billion in medical care and cash benefits to employees who are injured at work or contract...