The annual report should include the number of medical only cases reported.

The annual report should include the number of medical only cases reported.

• A. False
• B. True
• C. Not specified
• D. Only if medical

Answer: (B)

In SIP annual reporting, you present a complete claim experience, which includes counting medical-only cases—claims that involve medical treatment but no indemnity payments or lost-time. These are included because medical costs still impact the plan’s overall cost experience and reserves, and regulators use the data to assess risk, trends, and solvency. Tracking the number of medical-only cases helps separate how often claims occur from how severe they are, giving a fuller picture of the plan’s activity. Therefore, the annual report should include the number of medical-only cases reported, even if that number is zero.

In SIP annual reporting, you present a complete claim experience, which includes counting medical-only cases—claims that involve medical treatment but no indemnity payments or lost-time. These are included because medical costs still impact the plan’s overall cost experience and reserves, and regulators use the data to assess risk, trends, and solvency. Tracking the number of medical-only cases helps separate how often claims occur from how severe they are, giving a fuller picture of the plan’s activity. Therefore, the annual report should include the number of medical-only cases reported, even if that number is zero.