WORKER’S COMPENSATION BENEFIT RIGHTS
the worker by the physician authorized to treat them. Under Florida law, an injured worker is not paid for the first seven days of the injury unless the injury results in a disability for more than 21 days. In that case, the worker will be paid back for the first seven days after the injury. The money (benefit) received is tax-free and a check is usually paid 21 days after the accident or injury.
Employers are required to pay for medical treatment necessary to treat the condition related to the workplace injury or illness. This includes doctors’ visits, physical therapy, hospital visits, prescription medication, and diagnostic tests. The Florida WC law entitles the injured worker to receive certain benefits (money) to replace their lost time while recovering. These benefits usually do not reimburse the worker for lost wages; the amount received depends on past earnings and work restrictions placed on Amount of money The amount of money to be paid to the worker will be based on their average weekly wage. This is calculated by using the wages earned in the 13 weeks before the date of injury, not counting the week the worker was hurt. If a WC Total temporary disability benefits If the authorized doctor places the injured worker on a “no work” status while they recover, the worker is entitled to a check for 66.67% of their weekly wage. The worker will be placed on a no work status if the worker reaches overall maximum medical improvement (MMI), which means that the authorized doctor has determined that there are no Temporary partial disability benefits If the authorized doctor states the injured worker can return to work with some physical restrictions, the worker is entitled to receive temporary partial disability benefits (TPD). Restrictions may include not lifting more than 15 lbs., no prolonged standing or walking, or other accommodations. The amount of benefits received depends upon the work
claim is allowed, the worker will be eligible for WC benefits. These benefits include medical benefits, compensation for lost wages, and compensation for permanent partial or total disability.
other treatment options that will improve the condition. Under Florida law, the worker is entitled to a maximum of 104 weeks of temporary benefits; when the 104th week is reached, the benefits are cut off, regardless of the medical condition.
status of the employee. If an injured worker returns to work but earns less than 80% of their average weekly wage, they are entitled to receive benefits equal to 80% of the difference between 80% of their average weekly wage and the weekly salary they earn when going back to work.
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Book Code: CFL1025
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