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The Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) is announcing the increase of the mileage rate for medical and medical-legal travel expenses by 3 cents to 65.5 cents per mile effective January 1, 2023. This rate must be paid for travel on or after January 1, 2023, regardless of the date of injury.

The compensation rate is 66-2/3% of the AWW, subject to statutory minimum and maximum amounts, and is based on a 5-day work week. Compensation begins on the 6th day after disability. If disability continues for 14 days, benefits must be paid retroactively, to the first date of disability.

The maximum wage replacement benefit that an injured worker in Mississippi can receive is two-thirds of the state's average weekly wage for all workers. ing to the Mississippi Workers' Compensation Commission, the highest workers' compensation in Mississippi for 2021 is $523.16.

Some states limit the length of time an injured worker can receive temporary benefits. This range can be three to seven years. That said, there is not usually a limit on permanent disability benefits. However, some states do stop weekly benefits when employees reach the age of 65.

What is the personal injury statute of limitations in Mississippi? Mississippi Code § 15-1-49 establishes the statute of limitations for personal injury cases at three years from the date of injury or the date when the injury was or should have reasonably been discovered.

Workers' compensation insurance does not require a deductible by the employer or injured employee. The insurance company or the employer pays the cash disability benefits to the employee. These benefits continue depending upon the extent of the injury and loss of wages but cannot exceed 450 weeks.