Employers usually communicate with you soon after your initial treatment to determine your potential for returning to work. If you cant work for 7 days, you qualify for wage loss benefits beginning on the 8th day. You receive up to 104 weeks of payments based on your disability rating.
Temporary Total Disability: You receive 66 2/3 percent of your regular wages.
Temporary Partial Disability: If you can only perform work that pays less than your regular job, you receive up to 80 percent of the difference between your regular salary and your lower salary.
If you cant work for 21 days or more, you receive payment for the initial 7 days. When you sustain a “critical” injury, you sometimes qualify for an 80 percent wage benefit for up to 6 months.