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Should a workplace injury occur, please report it to us as soon as possible. We recommend reporting the injury online. If you are unable to report online, call us at 800-332-6102 and a Customer Service Specialist will complete the First Report of Injury form with you over the phone.

How does workers' compensation work in Montana? Workers' compensation insurance covers the cost of medical care for work-related injuries and occupational diseases. It also provides wage-loss benefits while the employee recovers, typically equal to two-thirds of their gross wages.

Wage loss benefits under Montana workers' compensation You have a temporary total disability if you're unable to return to the same or similar job for a specific period of time. You'll receive exactly two-thirds (66%) of your gross wages at the time of injury, up to the cap.

Wage loss benefits under Montana workers' compensation Temporary total disability (TTD). You have a temporary total disability if you're unable to return to the same or similar job for a specific period of time. You'll receive exactly two-thirds (66%) of your gross wages at the time of injury, up to the cap.

Most Montana work comp claims post 7/1/2011 are statutorily closed at 5 years from the date of injury, though an injured employee may appeal this with the Montana Department of Labor. Work comp benefits include the following.

A claimant must notify the employer of a workplace injury within 30 days of the incident. Under 39-71-601, MCA, a claimant must file a written claim with the Department of Labor and Industry, the employer, or the insurer within 12 months of the incident.