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Generally, the value of your workers' compensation claim will increase if you require surgery, as it indicates a more serious injury. Because some workers' comp settlements may be considered final, it may be better to settle your claim after you have surgery and have reached maximum medical improvement (MMI).

Compensation Rates DatesMini Rate% of Avg Wk Wage for Temporary7/1/21 - 6/30/22$159.00110.00%7/1/20 - 6/30/21$149.10110.00%7/1/19 - 6/30/20$144.00110.00%7/1/18 - 6/30/19$139.35110.00%29 more rows

How Long Does It Take to Reach a Settlement for Workers' Comp? The entire settlement process—from filing your claim to having the money in your hands—can take around 12-18 months depending on the details of your case and whether or not you have legal representation.

The entire settlement process—from filing your claim to having the money in your hands—can take around 12-18 months depending on the details of your case and whether or not you have legal representation.

Typically, the process from hearing to approved payment takes approximately 3 weeks. The employer's insurance company or third party administrator must then make Section 32 settlement payments within 10 days of the Workers' Compensation Board's decision.

The benefit is 66 and 2/3 percent of the employee's pre-injury average weekly wages and cannot be less than the minimum, or more than the maximum, weekly benefit. It is payable until the employee reaches maximum medical improvement or returns to work or for a period of 450 weeks, whichever is shorter.

Workers' compensation does not require nor pay for drug testing, however, if your employer requires a drug test for your position, DO NOT request from the workers' comp medical provider. All drug tests must be performed by National Toxicology Specialists (NTS).

The benefit is 66 and 2/3 percent of the employee's pre-injury average weekly wages and cannot be less than the minimum, or more than the maximum, weekly benefit. It is payable until the employee reaches maximum medical improvement or returns to work or for a period of 450 weeks, whichever is shorter.

In general, you should receive written notice that your claim was either approved or denied within a few weeks. If you haven't heard from the insurance company, you should contact your insurance adjuster or claims administrator directly.