Threaded Mode | Linear Mode

07-31-2007, 12:59 PM

I know "Income Benefits"have "caps" - a maximum amout that can be paid based on SAWW or "state average weekly wage".

I have received benifits for 4 years now - based on the cap from 2003 only. Should my weekly benefits have incresed yearly as SAWW increased?

My preinjury weekly average was $986
- I currently receive $376 IIB from WC - based on 2003.

AQA · 07-31-2007, 01:07 PM

I believe the amount of benifits is based on what the law was at the time of your injury. can you tell us what state you are from.

chrischris · (This post was last modified: 07-31-2007 01:47 PM by wontgiveup.)

Hi Nancy and welcome to the forum. If you put your State in your profile, people will be better able to answer you. Every State is different.

On the top of this page, there is a pull down menu, "Info by State". You can educate yourself on the WC laws specific to your state. That is your lifeline to survival in this maze.

Edited because I found out EE is from Texas, not California. oops!

~~capricorn~~ · 07-31-2007, 03:04 PM

to my understanding WC benefits are paid according to your earnings at the time of the injury. There is no cost of living increase with WC.

CAP

07-31-2007, 04:27 PM

i'm from Texas

Truckster · 07-31-2007, 05:20 PM

SORRY....I WISH THEY DID!!!!!!!!!!

~~Still in Limbo~~ · 07-31-2007, 08:57 PM

I'm on the same State as Cap., Pa. and they are based on time of accident injuries. SSDI gives COLA Raises, if you are receiving both. If you've been out since '03, have you applied for SSDI? Wink

07-31-2007, 09:17 PM

Still in Limbo Wrote:I'm on the same State as Cap., Pa. and they are based on time of accident injuries. SSDI gives COLA Raises, if you are receiving both. If you've been out since '03, have you applied for SSDI?

I had a very easy time getting SSI disabiity - first try. They even back-dated to my accident date.

I like/agree with your quote!
Thanks,
Nancy

whatamess · 07-31-2007, 09:51 PM

In most states, BWC benefits are based on your average weekly wage rate for the year prior to your injury and there is no increase or cost of living increase I should say........sorta sucks don't it. At least that is how it is in Ohio

rholmes · 08-01-2007, 03:55 AM

Hi Nancy

Like everyone else says CA. is the same way. I injuried my foot in Dec. 2006, they raised w/c Jan. 2007 I didn't get the increase even though I didn't really miss any work until they put me on light duty on Feb. 1st.

good luck to you

RH

Possibly Related Threads...
Thread:		Author	Replies:	Views:	Last Post
	supplemental income benefits in TX	bigbo88	3	398	01-08-2013 08:37 AM Last Post: bigbo88
	WC Insurance Increase California	chrischris	8	2,093	10-22-2010 07:16 AM Last Post: Adon
	While on TTD, can I pick up extra income from other work?	chicagoHdiscs	5	4,092	09-20-2010 09:46 PM Last Post: Manley2
	Figuring Actual Income for TTD benefits	st. clare	2	2,194	12-10-2009 12:28 AM Last Post: kit
	Does it take an accountant to figure out income?	dgray	5	2,423	04-29-2009 09:52 AM Last Post: 1171
	Taxable Income	Prunie	4	2,473	02-17-2009 08:57 AM Last Post: Prunie
	hurt after giving notice: still get lost-income benefit?	jna1322	8	3,443	12-05-2008 10:11 AM Last Post: Timothy Belt
	Termination of Temporary Income Benefits	ec1965	5	3,761	03-12-2008 08:03 PM Last Post: AQA
	my upcoming FCE and soc.sec.disab. income	slapshot53	10	3,505	02-24-2008 11:35 AM Last Post: maw19531
	California Mileage Rate Increase	chrischris	21	7,976	12-24-2007 02:59 PM Last Post: backache