The specific benefits that are available under workers compensation vary from state to state. However, some of the most common benefits include: Medical care: Workers compensation will pay for all reasonable and necessary medical care related to work-related injury or illness. This includes doctor's visits, hospital stays, surgery, and prescription medication. Lost wages: Workers compensation will also pay for a portion of the employee's lost wages if they are unable to work due to injury or illness. The amount of lost wages that is paid will vary depending on the state and the employee's earnings. Death benefits: If the employee dies because of the work-related injury or illness, workers compensation will pay death benefits to the employee's dependents. The amount of death benefits that are paid will vary depending on the state and the number of dependents.