As a large insurer with a public purpose, NYSIF is uniquely positioned to leverage its data to inform the broader conversation on Long Covid. Long Covid is a multifaceted syndrome that causes new, returning, or ongoing symptoms in people for weeks, months, or years after their initial infection with Covid-19. This condition can have a dramatic impact on a person’s daily life, including their work life. Employers who understand this potential impact will be better able to support those employees, enhancing job satisfaction, productivity, and retention.
Our new information sheet outlines the most commonly reported symptoms of Long Covid and identifies strategies that can assist employers in supporting employees experiencing Long Covid.
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| Last fall, NYSIF hosted a panel of public health and policy professionals to discuss Long Covid's impact on the workforce. View the panelist bios. (October 2023) | Last fall, NYSIF hosted a webinar featuring the medical directors from NYSIF, OMH, DOH and WCB to discuss the appropriate use of ICD codes for Long Covid symptoms and treatment. View the panelist bios. (November 2023) |
NYSIF Report: Shining a Light on Long Covid
In January 2023, NYSIF released a report analyzing its Covid-19 workers' compensation claims to shine a light on Long Covid, a multifaceted syndrome causing new, returning, or ongoing symptoms in people after their initial infection. The report found that almost one-third of all claimants, 31% or 977, suffered or are suffering from Long Covid. In addition, approximately 18% of claimants with Long Covid—about 5% of Covid-19 claimants—have been unable to return to work for more than one year.