Wyoming Workers' Comp Benefits — TTD, PPD & Medical Coverage
Temporary total disability, permanent partial disability, death benefits, and medical treatment under Wyoming workers' comp law.
Temporary Total Disability (TTD)
If you are completely unable to work due to your injury, you may receive TTD benefits at Paid monthly at 30% of the statewide average monthly wage or 66.67% (2/3) of the employee's actual monthly earnings at the time of injury, whichever is greater, but not more than the lesser of 100% of those actual monthly earnings or the statewide average monthly wage §27-14-403. TTD continues.
Permanent Partial Disability (PPD)
Yes, permanent partial impairment benefits based on AMA Guides ratings §27-14-405. PPD benefits compensate you for lasting impairment after you reach Maximum medical improvement.
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| TTD Rate | Paid monthly at 30% of the statewide average monthly wage or 66.67% (2/3) of the employee's actual monthly earnings at the time of injury, whichever is greater, but not more than the lesser of 100% of those actual monthly earnings or the statewide average monthly wage §27-14-403 |
| TTD Duration | §27-14-403 |
| PPD | Yes, permanent partial impairment benefits based on AMA Guides ratings §27-14-405 |
| Death Benefits | Dependents receive death benefits; burial expenses up to $5,000 §27-14-403 |
Death Benefits
If a workplace injury results in death, dependents may receive dependents receive death benefits; burial expenses up to $5,000 §27-14-403.
Medical Benefits
All reasonable and necessary medical treatment for the work-related injury is covered. Employee may choose their own treating physician from Wyoming's network of authorized providers §27-14-401.
Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI)
Maximum medical improvement triggers end of temporary benefits and permanent impairment rating under AMA Guides. Once you reach MMI, your temporary benefits typically end and any permanent impairment is evaluated.
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- Paid monthly at 30% of the statewide average monthly wage or 66.67% (2/3) of the employee's actual monthly earnings at the time of injury, whichever is greater, but not more than the lesser of 100% of those actual monthly earnings or the statewide average monthly wage