If, prior to reaching maximum healing, you have a physical restriction, suffer an actual wage loss and are approved to return to modified or alternative employment, you may be eligible for temporary partial disability benefits. If you have no wage loss, you remain eligible for an impairment award only. Contact your insurer for more information. Regular employment means recurring work performed for remuneration in a trade, business, profession or other occupation in the state. Benefits are available until you are eligible to receive social security retirement benefits.
Benefits are subject to a cost of living increase.
Your spouse receives benefits for 500 weeks or until remarried. Unmarried children receive benefits until age 18, or age 22 if attending an accredited school or apprenticeship program. If you have no spouse or unmarried children, dependent parents, brothers or sisters may be eligible for weekly benefits. If you disagree with a decision made by your insurer, you may request a forum depending on the type of dispute. Appeals from the Court go directly to the Montana Supreme Court.