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The maximum time frame for temporary total disability benefits is 130 weeks. Compensation time depends on your injury, but you may be able to predict the results by consulting with your doctor regarding healing time and any rehabilitation time.

Generally, you should report your injury to your employer as soon as possible. If you delay, the insurance company may automatically deny benefits. Fortunately Minnesota law allows up to 180 days (and sometimes more) to report an injury, depending on a few factors described below. Your report is on time.

Once you have reported your injury, your employer must complete and file a form (a "First Report of Injury" form) with its insurance company and send a copy to you. The insurance company must file a report with the Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry (MDLI) within ten days.

The Minnesota Workers Compensation Laws represent a trade-off of sorts for the employee: the employee is guaranteed compensation for any employment-related injury regardless of fault; but the nature and extent of benefits is limited to that provided by the Act.

The minimum weekly compensation payable is $130 per week or the injured employee's actual weekly wage, whichever is less.

What is mandatory coverage? The Minnesota Workers' Compensation Law states that all employers are required to purchase workers' compensation insurance or become self-insured. This is often referred to as "mandatory coverage." Employers are generally defined as those who hire others to perform services.

The minimum weekly compensation payable is $130 per week or the injured employee's actual weekly wage, whichever is less.

Once you have reported your injury, your employer must complete and file a form (a "First Report of Injury" form) with its insurance company and send a copy to you. The insurance company must file a report with the Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry (MDLI) within ten days.