Florida Workers’ Compensation Rate: How Much Does Workers’ Comp Pay?

One of the first questions injured workers ask is simple: How much will Florida workers’ compensation pay me while I cannot work?

The answer depends on your average weekly wage, the type of disability benefit you qualify for, your medical work status, post-injury earnings, and Florida's maximum weekly compensation rate.

Quick Answer: How Much Does Florida Workers’ Comp Pay?

For Temporary Total Disability (TTD), Florida workers’ compensation generally pays 66 2/3% of the employee's average weekly wage, subject to the maximum compensation rate applicable to the year of the accident.

That does not mean every injured employee receives two-thirds of his or her normal paycheck. The first step is determining the correct average weekly wage (AWW). The appropriate statutory benefit formula is then applied.

What Is the Workers’ Compensation Rate?

Florida law defines the weekly compensation rate as the amount of compensation payable for a seven-consecutive-calendar-day period.

The actual rate depends on the type of benefit being paid.

TTD generally pays 66 2/3% of AWW. TPD uses a different formula because it addresses situations where an injured worker has restrictions but retains some post-injury earning ability.

Is There a Maximum Florida Workers’ Compensation Rate?

Yes.

Florida establishes a maximum weekly compensation rate based on the statewide average weekly wage. The applicable maximum depends on the year in which the injury occurred.

As a result, a high-wage employee may receive substantially less than two-thirds of his or her actual earnings because the statutory maximum limits the weekly benefit.

Example of a TTD Compensation Rate

Assume an injured employee has an AWW of $900.

66 2/3% of $900 is approximately $600 per week.

If the resulting calculation exceeds the statutory maximum applicable to the accident, however, the maximum rate can limit the amount payable.

Does TPD Use the Same Compensation Rate?

No. Temporary Partial Disability benefits use a different statutory calculation. TPD generally equals 80% of the difference between 80% of the employee's AWW and the wages or other remuneration the employee is able to earn after the injury, subject to statutory limitations. This is why two injured workers with the same AWW can receive different weekly benefits depending on their medical restrictions and post-injury earning ability.

What if My Workers’ Compensation Check Is Too Low?

An incorrect benefit check can result from more than one issue. The insurance carrier may have used an incorrect AWW, omitted qualifying wages, applied the wrong benefit classification, used incorrect post-injury earnings, or otherwise miscalculated the amount payable. Because an error can repeat with every benefit check, the underlying calculation should be reviewed promptly.

Workers’ Compensation Wage Claims Require Serious Preparation

Determining the correct workers’ compensation rate requires more than multiplying a paycheck by a percentage. The proper AWW, type of disability, medical work status, post-injury earnings, statutory maximum rate, and other facts may affect the amount payable.

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If you were injured at work, denied authorized medical treatment, placed under work restrictions, unable to earn your regular wages, or had workers’ compensation benefits delayed, reduced, or stopped, contact Daniel B Reinfeld, PA.

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