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

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

If you are completely unable to work due to your injury, you may receive TTD benefits at 66.67% of average weekly wage, subject to state maximum §34A-2-410. TTD continues until return to work or mmi; not to exceed 312 weeks.

Yes; scheduled benefits for specific body parts; unscheduled based on impairment rating §34A-2-412. PPD benefits compensate you for lasting impairment after you reach Maximum medical improvement.

If a workplace injury results in death, dependents may receive 66.67% of decedent's average weekly wage to dependents; burial expense allowance.

All reasonable and necessary medical treatment for the work-related injury is covered. If the insurance carrier or self-insured employer has developed a preferred provider program, the employee is required to use preferred provider physicians and preferred health care facilities (the program must allow a selection of more than one physician in the specialty needed), with exceptions for emergencies, conditions the employee in good faith believes are nonindustrial, and rural employees unduly burdened by travel; if no preferred provider program is developed, the employee may have free choice of health care providers §34A-2-111.

Treating physician determines when employee has reached MMI; triggers impairment rating. Once you reach MMI, your temporary benefits typically end and any permanent impairment is evaluated.