The Minnesota work comp system is complicated, and many injured workers can feel lost when navigating the process. One of the more confusing elements are the various percentages involved in calculating work comp disability benefits. In this article, we are going to talk a little bit about the worker’s compensation percentage system in Minnesota.
Temporary Total Disability Benefits
If you sustain a work injury that results in Temporary Total Disability (i.e. you are completely unable to do your job for a finite amount of time), you are entitled to receive wage loss benefits as part of your work comp claim. TTD benefits are calculated by taking 2/3 (66.667%) of your normal weekly wage. So if you were making $600 per week before you were injured, you are entitled to $400 per week in disability benefits. These benefits can be paid for up to 104 weeks after your accident.
Temporary Partial Disability Benefits
Temporary Partial Disability Benefits (i.e. you are partially unable to continue working for a finite amount of time), is calculated by subtracting your new wage from your old wage, and multiplying by 2/3. Let’s take our initial example above where the employee was making $600 per week before their injury. Now let’s say their new wage after partially returning to work is $400, with the difference in wages being $200. Multiply $200 by 2/3 and you get $133.32. In this example, the worker would be paid their new wage of $400/week, plus $133.32 in TPD benefits, for a total of $533.32/week.
Hey Workers is a completely free helpline for Minnesotans who are injured at work or on the road. If you have sustained an injury, call 844-Hey-Workers to get the medical and legal help you need after an accident. Our team will connect you with local injury doctors and work comp attorneys who can treat your injuries and walk you through your legal options. Dealing with an injury can be scary and confusing. Let us help you through the process so you can focus on your health. Pick up the phone and call 844-Hey-Workers today for your confidential and free consultation.
