Workers' Compensation Laws, 2nd Edition

Table 6  Permanent Partial Disability Benefits Provided by Workers' Compensation Systems as of July 1, 2008

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Information on the approach used for the payment and calculation for permanent partial disability (PPD) benefits, the maximum and minimum, any limitations placed on unscheduled injuries and if a rating guide is used, which one. 
Jurisdiction Basis Of Weekly PPD Calculation Basis of PPD Calculation (if not weekly)  Weekly PPD Disability Benefit   Basis Of The Maximum Calculation Maximum PPD Benefits For "Unscheduled" Injuries Statutory Requirements For Use Of Specific Rating Guide
Minimum Maximum Yes/No    Guide Required
Sample State 1 66 2/3% of the worker's AWW Not applicable $112.80 $752.00 100% of the SAWW 400 weeks Yes 6th Edition AMA Guides 
Sample State 2 70% of AWW Not applicable $107.00 $498.00 70% of the SAWW 300 weeks Yes 4th Edition AMA Guides

 

 

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