Workers' Comp Question of the Day:

What types of Workers’ Compensation benefits are available?

Workers’ Compensation is intended to help provide three primary types of benefits. First, you are entitled to reasonable and necessary medical care for your injuries. Second, you are entitled to wage loss benefits to compensate you for the time you miss from work as a result of your injury. Generally, these benefits are two thirds of your average weekly wage.

If you lose your health insurance, the cost of continuing it or in some cases replacing it should be included in your average weekly wage. Finally, you are entitled to compensation for the permanency of your injury. Once your condition is stable, your physician will assign an impairment rating. This rating is used to calculate the amount of money you will receive for the permanency of your injury.

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