Benefits Increasing 4.3% in January

The Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Commission announced that maximum benefits for injuries, illnesses and deaths will increase 4.3% in January to match an increase in the state's average weekly wage. The state's average weekly wage increased to $1,083.46 from $1,038.31 and as a result, the maximum temporary total disability benefit and permanent total disability benefit both will increase to $1,083.46 per week from $1,038.31. Maximum death benefits are capped at 100% of the deceased worker's wages or the state's average weekly wage, whichever is less. Permanent partial d...