If you have suffered an on-the-job injury or illness, you may qualify for a number of benefits through your state's workers' compensation program. After your claim is approved, all of the medical care costs associated with the treatment of your work-related injury or illness may be covered by your employer or the company's insurance carrier. Other workman's comp benefits you may qualify for include temporary or permanent indemnity payments. These payments usually total two-thirds your original salary. They are intended to help keep your family afloat financially while you are recovery from a work-related injury or illness. However, if you are determined to be permanently disabled, the payments may be given to you in perpetuity. Finally, if it is determined that you are unable to return to work in your original role, you may qualify for funding to receive training in a new occupation. Check with a representative of your state's workers' compensation bureau for specific details about the benefits available in your area.