Max TD Benefit Increasing Nearly 3% in 2019

The maximum temporary total disability benefit will increase nearly 3%, to $1,251.38 per week, from $1,215.27, effective Jan. 1, 2019, the California Division of Workers’ Compensation announced. The minimum TTD rate will also increase by 2.97%, to $187.71, from $182.29. Temporary disability benefits must be increased in an amount equal to the annual increase in the state’s average weekly wage. The DWC said California’s weekly wage for the 12-month period ending March 31 was $1,242.78, which is 2.97% more than the average wage of $1,206.92 for the 12-month period ending in ...