For a temporary disability payment, which TD rate should be used when the payment is issued?

For a temporary disability payment, which TD rate should be used when the payment is issued?

• A. Maximum TD rate for an injury in 2006.
• B. $840.00
• C. Maximum TD for an injury in 2008.
• D. TD computed in accordance with the TD rate in effect on the date of the payment.

Answer: (D)

Temporary disability payments are calculated based on the rate in effect on the date the payment is issued. The benefit is usually two-thirds of the worker’s average weekly wage, up to the maximum TD rate that applies on that payment date. Rates can change over time, so using the rate from the date of injury or a fixed past amount would either underpay or overpay relative to current policy. Therefore, each payment uses the TD rate in effect when that payment is made.

Temporary disability payments are calculated based on the rate in effect on the date the payment is issued. The benefit is usually two-thirds of the worker’s average weekly wage, up to the maximum TD rate that applies on that payment date. Rates can change over time, so using the rate from the date of injury or a fixed past amount would either underpay or overpay relative to current policy. Therefore, each payment uses the TD rate in effect when that payment is made.