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Kentucky Workers Compensation Disability Benefits
As of 2001 the Kentucky Maximum Total Disability Rate in Kentucky for Workers Compensation is 530.07 for Permanent Total Disability. Permanent Partial Disability is 397.55. Retraining Incentive Benefits are 397.55 the Minimum amount that can be paid for Total Disability is 106.01. There is a complicated formula to figure the exact amount paid to you and it is impossible to calculate it until the degree of your disability has been determined. Although these amounts seem small imagine getting these checks for the next 10 years or for life along with paid medical and retraining benefits. These benefits are still important although they seem small. Most cases are settled with a lump sum which must be approved by an ALJ. If you decide to keep a monthly amount your award will be reduced at age 65 or retirement. If an employee dies within 4 years of the award a 50,000 dollar death benefit is paid to the estate.
Medical Benefit claims must be made within 45 days after treatment and every 45 days thereafter. If a final award has been granted the employer must pay the bill within 30 days after presentment of the bill or contest it through a motion to reopen. Employees are also allowed travel expenses to and from medical treatment using form 114. A medical provider cannot require co-payments or bill you for a balance if it accepts workers compensation.
If you have a specific Workers Compensation question e mail the Workers Compensation attorney. We will answer it and perhaps add it to our commonly asked Workers Compensation information section. This is not legal advice. Only a Workers Compensation attorney should advise you about your individual Workers Compensation problems. It is for informational purposes only. The Personal Injury and Workers Compensation Manual is free and written by an attorney download your copy.
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