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Hear this out loud PauseThese benefits are based on 80 percent of the difference between worker's after-tax earnings before and after an injury, subject to a weekly maximum payment amount. Depending upon the extent of the disability, these payments will either be capped at 364 weeks or will continue for the duration of the disability.

Hear this out loud PauseIf the reason you quit your job is because of the incapacity to do the job relating to your injury, then you need to make it clear when you're resigning that this is the reason. This means specifying it on your resignation letter.

After 7 days of missed work due to your injury, you are entitled to receive weekly compensation benefits beginning on the 8th day. If you miss more than 14 days of work, you will then receive payment retroactive to the original date of injury.

Hear this out loud PauseRegardless of your date of injury, if your incapacity is total, you may receive benefits for as long as you are unable to work. Total incapacity means that you are unable to work at all because of your injury.

Estimated employer rates for workers' compensation in Maine are $1.28 per $100 in covered payroll. Your workers' comp cost is calculated based on a few factors, including: Number of employees. Coverage limits.

Typically, if your new job pays you less than you were making prior to your injury, you can still receive payment for the difference in wages. You can also continue to receive medical benefits for all healthcare costs related to your injury. If you're disabled, you can still receive disability benefits.

Their benefits aren't taxable at the federal or state level. But, if they receive retirement benefits, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), they may need to pay taxes on a portion of their benefits.

The employer is required to file an Employer's First Report of Injury or Illness [DWC FORM-001 Rev. 10/05] with the injured worker's insurance carrier, and the injured claimant or the claimant's representative within 8 days after the employee's absence from work or receipt of notice of occupational disease.

Your employer will pay you 2/3 of your average weekly wage. This is called your compensation rate. There is a limit on how much you can receive, and the limit is different for different dates of injury.