Numerical exemptions All surveyed states, except Arkansas, have no exemptions based on the number of employees. Arkansas policy allows exemptions when an employer has three or less employees. State workers compensation method of payment Vermont, unlike the other survey states, relies on a method of payment through agreement as opposed to direct payment methods. Medical benefits and method of physician selection provided by workers compensation statutes in the U.S. Vermont in accordance with all other surveyed states, except Arkansas, provides benefits with no time or monetary limits. Vermont, Arkansas, Colorado, Indiana, and Oregon all schedule awards paid upon termination of TTD benefits.
Maine pays directly after the accident, while New Hampshire pays concurrently.
Vermont, Arkansas, Colorado, Indiana, and Maine do not schedule reduced awards because of receipt of TTD benefits. New Hampshire and Oregon both schedule reduced awards with Oregon only scheduling if the TTD was overpaid. Additional and more detailed information can be found in the attached charts. Rehabilitation benefits provided for injured workers under state workers compensation laws. Chart 1 Benefits for surviving spouses and children.