WC Laws 2nd Edition, Sample Table 5

Workers' Compensation Laws, 2nd Edition

Table 5 Benefits for Permanent Total Disability Provided by Workers' Compensation Systems as of July 1, 2008

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Information on the basis of calculation of permanent total disability (PTD) benefits, the maximum and minimum paid, whether or not there is a cost of living escalator paid, the length of entitlement, and which offsets are allowed.
Jurisdiction	Basis Of PTD Calculation	Permanent Total Disability (stated as a weekly amount)		Basis Of The Maximum Calculation	PTD Benefits Subject To A Cost Of Living Escalator	Maximum Length Of PTD Benefits	Subject To The Following Offsets	Total Maximum Monetary PTD Benefit
		Minimum	Maximum
Sample State 1	72% of pre-injury wage	$375.50	$751.00	66 2/3% of SAWW		Duration of disability or life		None
Sample State 2	70% of the worker's pre-injury wage	$30 or actual wage if less	$577.00	100% of the SAWW	No	Payable for the length of disability and may be for life	None	None