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The average weekly wage is based on your gross wages (your pay before taxes and other deductions). The benefits are calculated at 66 2/3% of the employee's average weekly earnings as of the date of the injury, not to exceed a maximum amount set by the law.

Calculating workers' compensation rates for lost wages in Missouri. Workers' comp doesn't cover your whole salary. Rather, the lost wages benefits you receive under workers' compensation in Missouri equal two-thirds of your average weekly wage, up to a maximum of 55% of the state average weekly wage.

These amounts, and those mentioned hereafter, are in effect until June 30, 2023. If you earn an average of $600 a week in the 13 weeks before your injury, you're entitled to $400 a week in lost wages benefits.

An employer who knowingly fails to insure its workers' compensation liabilities is guilty of a class A misdemeanor and may be liable to the state of Missouri for a penalty of up to three times the annual premium or up to fifty thousand dollars, whichever amount is greater. A subsequent violation is a class E felony.

Within two years after the occupational disease becomes reasonably discoverable and it is apparent that an injury has been sustained related to the work exposure, or if payment was made on account of your workers' compensation injury or occupational disease, within two years after the last benefit payment made.

A business entity established as either a sole-proprietorship or partnership are excluded from coverage unless they choose to be included. LLC Members are included for workers' comp unless they choose to be excluded. Corporate officers are considered employees and must be included.