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Recent changes in California’s Workers’ Compensation laws for 2023 include several significant updates aimed at providing better protection and benefits for injured workers:
These changes reflect California’s continued commitment to adapting its workers’ compensation system to the evolving needs of the workforce, ensuring fairness and efficiency in handling work injury cases.
For the year 2024, there will be no changes to California’s minimum and maximum temporary total disability (TTD) and permanent total disability (PTD) rates for work injuries. This decision comes after the U.S. Department of Labor’s data showed a slight decrease of 0.48 percent in California’s State Average Weekly Wage (SAWW) from $1,650 to $1,642 in the 12 months ending March 31, 2023. Consequently, the maximum TTD/PTD rate will remain at $1,619.15 per week and the minimum at $242.86 per week, as established for 2023 job injuries.
Also, there will be no annual cost of living adjustments to life pension and PTD payments on existing claims with injury dates on or after January 1, 2003. Additionally, the maximum rate for death benefit installment payments, which are paid in the same manner and amount as TTD, will remain unchanged. However, for certain older claims eligible for more than 104 weeks of TTD (e.g., claims involving amputations, hepatitis, or certain long-term injuries), there might be an increase in 2024 based on the current maximum rates if those rates are justified by the worker’s earnings at the time of injury.
Have you been seriously injured on the job in Sacramento? Mehlhop & Vogt Law Offices is here to help. As experienced Sacramento workers compensation attorneys, we understand the challenges you face and are ready to provide the expert legal support you need. Don’t navigate this alone; call us at (916) 930-9675 and let’s ensure your rights are fully protected.