How is my weekly benefit amount calculated?

TTD benefits are calculated at 66.67% of average weekly wage [§ 23:1221], subject to the state's maximum weekly benefit amount.

How long do temporary benefits last?

TTD benefits continue until able to return to work or reaches mmi. Once you reach MMI, temporary benefits typically end.

What are permanent partial disability benefits?

Yes, supplemental earnings benefits and permanent total disability benefits available [§ 23:1221]. These benefits compensate you for lasting impairment after reaching MMI.

Topic guideUpdated 2026-02-27

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

Q: Are death benefits available?

Yes. 32.5% to 65% of average weekly wage to dependents; burial expenses up to $8,500.

Q: Is medical treatment covered?

All reasonable and necessary medical treatment causally related to your work injury is covered. Employee may choose one treating physician per specialty; employer selects the initial treating physician in practice [§ 23:1121].

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

Louisiana workers' compensation provides several types of benefits to injured workers.

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 §23:1221. TTD continues until able to return to work or reaches mmi.

Permanent Partial Disability (PPD)

Yes, supplemental earnings benefits and permanent total disability benefits available §23:1221. PPD benefits compensate you for lasting impairment after you reach Maximum medical improvement.

	Details
TTD Rate	66.67% of average weekly wage §23:1221
TTD Duration	Until able to return to work or reaches MMI §23:1221
PPD	Yes, supplemental earnings benefits and permanent total disability benefits available §23:1221
Death Benefits	32.5% to 65% of average weekly wage to dependents; burial expenses up to $8,500

Death Benefits

If a workplace injury results in death, dependents may receive 32.5% to 65% of average weekly wage to dependents; burial expenses up to $8,500.

Medical Benefits

All reasonable and necessary medical treatment for the work-related injury is covered. Employee may choose one treating physician per specialty; employer selects the initial treating physician in practice §23:1121.

Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI)

MMI determined by treating physician; triggers conversion to permanent disability benefits if applicable. 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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