TO: Workers' Compensation Insurance Carriers and
Self-Insurers Operating in the Commonwealth of Kentucky
FROM: Robert L Swisher, Commissioner
Kentucky Department of Workers' Claims
RE: WORKERS' COMPENSATION BENEFIT SCHEDULE- 2019
DATE: August 17, 2018
The Education and Workforce Development Cabinet, Office of Employment and Training, has certified that the average weekly wage for Kentucky for calendar year 2017 was $868.47. Based upon that information and in accordance with KRS 342.143, the following determinations are made:
- The increase in maximum income benefits under all provisions of the workers' Compensation Act for the year 2017 over the year 2016 did amount to $2.00 or more; therefore, the maximum weekly indemnity benefits for calendar year 2019 shall be $868.47.
- There was an increase of $1.00 or more in minimum income benefits; therefore, the minimum weekly indemnity benefits, where applicable under the Act, shall be $173.69 for calendar year 2019.
You may access the benefit schedule by clicking on the link below.
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