Maximum Benefits Increase 1.5%

Maximum temporary disability benefits and permanent disability benefits increased 1.5% for injuries occurring between July 15 and Jan. 14, 2021, the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission announced. The maximum benefit increased to $1,572.01 from $1,549.07. At the same time, minimum permanent disability and death benefits increased to $589.51 from $580.90. The minimum temporary disability benefit for someone with no children increased to $266.67 from $246.67, while the minimum TD benefit for someone with four or more children increased to $400 from $370. The benefit increase corre...