NCCI · 18 states

Workers comp rates for code 8855: Hospice Care

NCCI class code 8855 covers Hospice Care in the healthcare industry. The median rate across 18 states is $0.070 per $100 payroll. Rates range from $0.020 in Utah to $0.190 in Hawaii.

Also known as: End-of-life care · Palliative care

Cheapest 5 states for code 8855

  1. Utah $0.020
  2. Kansas $0.030
  3. Kentucky $0.050
  4. Maryland $0.050
  5. Minnesota $0.050

Most expensive 5 states

  1. Hawaii $0.190
  2. Nevada $0.130
  3. Louisiana $0.090
  4. Indiana $0.090
  5. Alaska $0.090

Code 8855 rates in all 18 states

State Code Rate per $100 vs peers Source
Utah 8855 $0.020 6% view
Kansas 8855 $0.030 11% view
Kentucky 8855 $0.050 33% view
Maryland 8855 $0.050 33% view
Minnesota 8855 $0.050 33% view
Tennessee 8855 $0.050 33% view
New York 8855 $0.056 39% view
Oregon 8855 $0.060 44% view
Illinois 8855 $0.068 50% view
Alabama 8855 $0.070 56% view
Arkansas 8855 $0.080 72% view
Oklahoma 8855 $0.080 72% view
Rhode Island 8855 $0.080 72% view
Alaska 8855 $0.090 89% view
Indiana 8855 $0.090 89% view
Louisiana 8855 $0.090 89% view
Nevada 8855 $0.130 94% view
Hawaii 8855 $0.190 100% view

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FAQs about NCCI 8855

What occupation is NCCI class code 8855?

Class code 8855 is "Hospice Care" (also known as End-of-life care, Palliative care), in the healthcare industry. The code is filed in 18 states.

What is the average workers comp rate for code 8855?

The median rate across 18 states is $0.070 per $100 of payroll, ranging from $0.020 (Utah) to $0.190 (Hawaii).

Why does code 8855 cost more in some states than others?

Workers comp rates reflect each state's loss experience for that occupation, the rating bureau's methodology (NCCI vs. independent), schedule rating credits, and the state's medical-cost inflation. Some states are monopolistic (only the state fund writes coverage) while others are open competitive markets.