How is my weekly benefit amount calculated?

TTD benefits are calculated at 66.67% of average weekly wage [§ 11-9-501], subject to the state's maximum weekly benefit amount.

How long do temporary benefits last?

TTD benefits continue until mmi; subject to statutory maximums. Once you reach MMI, temporary benefits typically end.

What are permanent partial disability benefits?

Yes, scheduled and wage-loss benefits available [§ 11-9-521, 11-9-522]. These benefits compensate you for lasting impairment after reaching MMI.

Is medical treatment covered?

All reasonable and necessary medical treatment causally related to your work injury is covered. Employer or insurer has the right to select the authorized treating physician [§ 11-9-514].

Topic guideUpdated 2026-02-27

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

Q: Are death benefits available?

Yes. Tiered percentages of average weekly wage to dependents (e.g., 35% to a widow/widower with no child, 15% per child), capped at a total of 65%; burial expenses up to $6,000 [§ 11-9-527].

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

Arkansas workers' compensation provides several types of benefits to injured workers §11-9-101.

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 weekly wage §11-9-501. TTD continues until mmi; subject to statutory maximums.

Permanent Partial Disability (PPD)

Yes, scheduled and wage-loss benefits available §11-9-521; §11-9-522. PPD benefits compensate you for lasting impairment after you reach Maximum medical improvement.

	Details
TTD Rate	66.67% of average weekly wage §11-9-501
TTD Duration	Until MMI; subject to statutory maximums §11-9-501
PPD	Yes, scheduled and wage-loss benefits available §11-9-521; §11-9-522
Death Benefits	Tiered percentages of average weekly wage to dependents (e.g., 35% to a widow/widower with no child, 15% per child), capped at a total of 65%; burial expenses up to $6,000 §11-9-527

Death Benefits

If a workplace injury results in death, dependents may receive tiered percentages of average weekly wage to dependents (e.g., 35% to a widow/widower with no child, 15% per child), capped at a total of 65%; burial expenses up to $6,000 §11-9-527.

Medical Benefits

All reasonable and necessary medical treatment for the work-related injury is covered. Employer or insurer has the right to select the authorized treating physician §11-9-514.

Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI)

MMI determined by authorized treating physician; triggers permanent impairment rating and potential PPD benefits. 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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