The State Average Weekly Wage (SAWW) used to determine maximum workers’ compensation benefits for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2018 is $879.06. This SAWW produces the maximum weekly benefit rates for injury and illness occurring on or after July 1, 2017, as follows:
Temporary Total Disability |
$923.01 |
Permanent Total Disability |
$923.01 |
Permanent Partial Disability |
$483.48 |
Death |
$923.01 |
The actual weekly wage rate necessary to attain the maximum benefit rate is $1,384.52 for Death, Temporary Total Disability and Permanent Total Disability and $725.22 for Permanent Partial Disability.
Also, as of July 1, 2017, the mileage allowance for travel expenses is 50.5 cents per mile.
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