Maximum Benefit Increases 3.93% Jan. 1

The Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Commission announced that maximum temporary total disability and permanent total disability benefits are increasing by 3.93%, effective Jan. 1. The increases align with the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission increasing the state's average weekly wage to $1,172.96 from $1,128.66. Both temporary and permanent total disability benefits are capped at 70% of the worker's average weekly wage, not to exceed 100% of the state's average weekly wage. As a result, the maximum TTD and PTD benefit will increase to $1,172.96 for injuries occurring o...