When Will My Benefits Begin And How Much Will They Be?

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When Will My Benefits Begin And How Much Will They Be?

Medical benefits will commence as soon as you inform your employer of your work related injury.

Wage loss benefits will be paid after being unable to work for more than 3 days because of a work related injury. Temporary Total Disability is paid at approximately twothirds of the gross weekly wages at the time of injury. This amount is not to exceed a $615.00 weekly benefit. If there is no disability beyond 10 days, then the first 3 days of disability will not be paid. Permanent Total Disability benefits are also twothirds of the gross wages; although the minimum amount varies depending on statewide weekly wages the maximum is $615.00. A cost of living increase may commence with PTD after 4 years from the date of injury. Permanent Partial Disability benefits are paid for such things as the loss of a finger. In this case your doctor will rate your disability according to Minnesota disability tables. The percentage of disability determines the amount of benefits paid.

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