How long do temporary benefits last?

TTD benefits continue paid during the period of temporary total disability. Once you reach MMI, temporary benefits typically end.

What are permanent partial disability benefits?

Yes; scheduled benefits for enumerated body parts; unscheduled based on loss of earning capacity [§ 23-1044]. These benefits compensate you for lasting impairment after reaching MMI.

Topic guideUpdated 2026-02-27

Arizona Workers' Comp Benefits — TTD, PPD & Medical Coverage

Q: How is my weekly benefit amount calculated?

TTD benefits are calculated at 66.67% of average monthly wage, subject to statutory maximum [§ 23-1045; 23-1041], subject to the state's maximum weekly benefit amount.

Q: Are death benefits available?

Yes. 66.67% of average monthly wage to dependents; statutory burial allowance [§ 23-1046].

Q: Is medical treatment covered?

All reasonable and necessary medical treatment causally related to your work injury is covered. The commission, upon the employee's application or on its own motion, may order a change of physicians if the treatment being furnished endangers or impairs the employee's health [§ 23-1070].

Temporary total disability, permanent partial disability, death benefits, and medical treatment under Arizona workers' comp law.

Arizona workers' compensation provides several types of benefits to injured workers §23-901.

Temporary Total Disability (TTD)

If you are completely unable to work due to your injury, you may receive TTD benefits at 66.67% of average monthly wage, subject to statutory maximum §23-1045; §23-1041. TTD continues paid during the period of temporary total disability.

Permanent Partial Disability (PPD)

Yes; scheduled benefits for enumerated body parts; unscheduled based on loss of earning capacity §23-1044. PPD benefits compensate you for lasting impairment after you reach Maximum medical improvement.

	Details
TTD Rate	66.67% of average monthly wage, subject to statutory maximum §23-1045; §23-1041
TTD Duration	Paid during the period of temporary total disability §23-1045; §23-1041
PPD	Yes; scheduled benefits for enumerated body parts; unscheduled based on loss of earning capacity §23-1044
Death Benefits	66.67% of average monthly wage to dependents; statutory burial allowance §23-1046

Death Benefits

If a workplace injury results in death, dependents may receive 66.67% of average monthly wage to dependents; statutory burial allowance §23-1046.

Medical Benefits

All reasonable and necessary medical treatment for the work-related injury is covered. The commission, upon the employee's application or on its own motion, may order a change of physicians if the treatment being furnished endangers or impairs the employee's health §23-1070.

Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI)

Treating or examining physician determines MMI; supportive care may continue. Once you reach MMI, your temporary benefits typically end and any permanent impairment is evaluated.

✓If you believe your benefits have been calculated incorrectly or terminated prematurely, consult with a workers' compensation attorney to review your options.

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Quick checklist (Workers’ Compensation)

Gather these before your first consultation.

Incident report

(employer report, date/time of injury)

Medical records

(doctor visits, diagnoses, treatment plans)

Wage documentation

(pay stubs, tax returns, employment records)

General preparation tips only. Specific needs depend on your state and claim type.

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