DWC calculates two-thirds of the worker’s pre-tax earnings at the time of their injury. The agency uses rates which have been set by state law.nnThe worker’s TD benefits begin once their doctor reports that the worker cannot do their normal work for more than three days or if they are hospitalized overnight. The worker receives payments every two weeks.nnInjured workers are able to receive medical treatment immediately. The claims administrator decides whether or not to accept the claim for medical treatment.