On Wednesday, July 10th, IBI hosted a compelling discussion around the impact of migraines on workplace productivity, along with strategies for employers to support their employees.

According to the latest estimates, 14-15% of the population worldwide suffers from migraine. The impact is profound:

•   STD claims for migraine incur an average of 60 lost workdays, at an average cost of about $5,200 in wage replacements and paid employee benefits.[ii]

•   According to IBI's benchmarking data, employers’ long-term disability (LTD) claims for migraine incur an average cost of about $51,400 in wage replacements and paid employee benefits per year.