The World Health Organization has updated its classification to make workplace burnout an official medical diagnosis, and US insurers are beginning to cover burnout-related treatment.
What Changes
- ICD-11 code QD85: Burnout syndrome
- Qualifies for mental health insurance coverage
- Employers required to accommodate under ADA
- Symptoms: exhaustion, cynicism, reduced professional efficacy
Treatment Options Now Covered
Insurance plans covering mental health must now cover burnout treatment including therapy, stress management programs, and in severe cases, medical leave. This affects an estimated 52% of American workers who report experiencing burnout symptoms.
