WC Laws 2nd Edition, Sample Table 4

Workers' Compensation Laws, 2nd Edition

Table 4 Benefits for Temporary Total Disability Provided by Workers' Compensation Systems as of July 1, 2008

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Information on the basis for calculating an injured worker's temporary total disability (TTD) benefit, the maximum and minimum to be paid, for how long those payments are allowed, and the conditions under which TTD benefits can be discontinued. (Note key at bottom of table for discontinuance codes used in last column.)

Jurisdiction

Basis Of TTD Calculation

Temporary Total Disability (stated as a weekly figure)

Basis Of The Maximum Calculation

Maximum Benefit Changes

Maximum Length Of TTD Benefits

Subject To The Following Offsets

Circumstances Under Which TTD Can Be Discontinued**

Minimum

Maximum

Sample Table 1

80% of the worker's spendable, after tax, or net weekly wages

$205.01

$739.00

90% of the SAWW

January 1st each year

For the duration of temporary total disability

(11)

Sample Table 2

66 2/3% of the worker's pre-injury wage

$130 or the worker's actual weekly wage, whichever is less

$750.00

Legislative decision

When legislature enacts a change

104 weeks

None

(12)