Re: State Average Weekly Wage and Benefit Maximums – July 1, 2009

To: Workers’ Compensation Insurance Carriers
Third Party Administrators
Self-Insured Employers
Self-Insured Trusts
Other Interested Parties

The State Average Weekly Wage (SAWW) used to determine maximum workers' compensation benefits for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2009 and ending June 30, 2010 is $769.03. This SAWW produces the maximum weekly benefit rates for injury and illness occurring on or after July 1, 2009, as follows:

The actual weekly wage rate necessary to attain the maximum benefit rate is $1,211.22 for Death, Temporary Total Disability and Permanent Total Disability and $634.45 for Permanent Partial Disability.

Also, as of July 1, 2009, the mileage allowance for travel expenses is 50.0 cents per mile.

Please communicate the changes to the appropriate personnel. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

Peter Lyskowski
Acting Director