Florida Worker Comp Wage Replacement Benefits

WAGE REPLACEMENT BENEFITS: Check within 21 days after the carrier becomes aware of the injury, and bi-weekly thereafter. You will be eligible for different types of wage replacement benefits, depending on the progress of the claim and the severity of the injury.• Temporary Total Benefits:These benefits are provided as a result of an injury that temporarily prevents you from returning to work, and you have not reached MMI.• Temporary Partial Benefits:These benefits are provided when the doctor releases you to return to work and you have not reached MMI and earn less than 80% or your pre-injury wage. The benefit is equal to 80% of the difference between 80% of your pre-injury wage and your post-injury wage.• The maximum length of time you can receive temporary benefits is 104 weeks or until the date of MMI is determined, whichever is earlier.• Permanent Impairment Benefits:These benefits are provided when the injury causes any physical, psychological or functional loss and the impairment exists after the date of MMI. A doctor will assign a permanent impairment rating, expressed as a percentage, to the injury.• If you return to work at or above your pre-injury wage, the permanent impairmentbenefit is reduced by 50%.• Permanent Total Benefits:These benefits are provided when the injury causes you to be • permanently and totally disabled according to the conditions stated in the law.• Death Benefits:The maximum benefit is $150,000 for any death resulting from a work place accident.• The rate, amount, and the duration of compensation for all wage replacement benefits are detailed in the workers’ compensation law. If you have any questions about your benefits call your claims adjuster or theEmployee Assistance Office.