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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.

Temporary Total Disability (TTD) benefits are paid when employee is completely unable to work. The amount is equal to 66-2/3% of the AWW, subject to statutory maximum rates. TTD payments are not to exceed the maximum of 450 weeds, or an amount greater than 450 weeks of benefits at the 66-2/3 percentage of the AWW.

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.

If you are an employer and have an employee who claims to have been injured, a statute of limitations applies to how long a worker has to file a workers' compensation claim. Under the Mississippi Workers' Compensation Act, following a work related injury, a claimant has two years to file a claim for benefits.

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. Cash benefits can equal as much as two thirds of an employee's average weekly pay.

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.