If temporary disability is payable more than two years from the date of injury, this is governed by which rule?

If temporary disability is payable more than two years from the date of injury, this is governed by which rule?

• A. 2-year rule
• B. 3-year rule
• C. 5-year rule
• D. 1-year rule

Answer: (A)

Temporary disability benefits are meant to replace wages only for a limited period. In California, TD payments may be paid for up to 104 weeks from the date of injury (two years). If the worker remains temporarily disabled after that two-year window, the TD phase ends and the claim moves to the next step (usually evaluating permanent disability if any impairment exists, or closing the TD portion). So when TD would be payable more than two years from the injury date, the controlling rule is the two-year rule. The other time frames do not govern this duration.

Temporary disability benefits are meant to replace wages only for a limited period. In California, TD payments may be paid for up to 104 weeks from the date of injury (two years). If the worker remains temporarily disabled after that two-year window, the TD phase ends and the claim moves to the next step (usually evaluating permanent disability if any impairment exists, or closing the TD portion). So when TD would be payable more than two years from the injury date, the controlling rule is the two-year rule. The other time frames do not govern this duration.