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TO: Workers’ Compensation insurance carriers and
self-insurers operating in the Commonwealth of Kentucky
FROM: Scott Wilhoit, Commissioner, Department of Workers' Claims
Subject: 2023 Workers’ Compensation benefit schedule
DATE: August 29, 2022
The Education and Labor Cabinet, Department of Workforce Development, has certified that the average weekly wage for Kentucky for the calendar year 2021 was $1,016.75. Based upon that information and in accordance with KRS 342.143, the following determinations are made:
- The increase in maximum weekly income benefits under the Workers’ Compensation Act for total disability or death for the year 2021 over the year 2020 did amount to two dollars ($2.00) or more; therefore, the maximum weekly indemnity benefit for calendar year 2023 for total disability shall be $1,118.43.
- The increase in minimum weekly income benefits under the Workers’ Compensation Act for total disability for the year 2021 over the year 2020 did amount to one dollar ($1.00) or more; therefore, the minimum weekly indemnity benefit for calendar year 2023, were applicable under the Act, shall be $203.35
A schedule of indemnity benefits is attached.
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