If granted workers’ compensation, your benefits should cover all reasonable and necessary medical bills concerning your injury or illness. You should not have to pay out of pocket for medical care. In addition, these benefits should pay you for lost wages and any long-term disability care.
You may also qualify for temporary benefits if you cannot work for more than a week. Known as “lost time benefits,” you should get paid for time you are unable to work. These benefits are two-thirds of your monthly income determined by the month before your injury or illness.
