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Temporary benefits usually last for up to 156 weeks for total incapacity and 260 weeks for partial incapacity. Permanent benefits are, as the name implies, permanent and last until your total disability ends.
Settlement may take two forms in Massachusetts. A case can be settled with liability in which case the insurance company is required to pay for medical care for an industrial injury for the rest of the employee's life provided the treatment is reasonable, necessary, and related to the industrial accident.
What is the statute of limitations? Under the workers compensation law, (MGL c. 152, § 41) for injuries on or after January 1, 1986, a claim must be filed with the insurer within 4 years of the date you become aware of a connection between your injury/illness and your employment.
If the insurer has commenced benefits timely, namely within 14 days of notice, the insurer is allowed to stop payments to the employee without obtaining approval of the DIA or the consent of the employee. However the insurer is required to give the employee seven(7) day written notice of their intent to stop benefits.
Can I be fired while I'm out on workers' compensation? Unless your union contract, or individual contract of hire, requires it, an employer doesn't have to hold your job open while you can't work due to an on-the-job injury.
For how long? Compensation begins on the 6th day of disability. You will not be paid for the first 5 days unless you can't work for 21 calendar days or more.
If you were injured at work, you may be eligible for workers' compensation benefits. If you qualify, you can receive payments to partially replace your paycheck and for medical care related to your injury. You may also be eligible for vocational rehabilitation if you need help getting back to work.
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.
Some states limit the length of time an injured worker can receive temporary benefits. This range can be three to seven years. That said, there is not usually a limit on permanent disability benefits. However, some states do stop weekly benefits when employees reach the age of 65.