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What are the most and least amounts of Iowa Workers' Comp benefits for which I am eligible?

 

A: When your Iowa Workers' Comp benefits are computed, they're based on 80% of your weekly spendable earnings. There is, however, a maximum allowable weekly rate based on the type of benefits you qualify for, which a Des Moines work injury law firm can explain to you in detail.

Maximum Iowa Workers' Comp Benefits

The maximum allowable benefits you can receive in a week for Total Temporary Disability, Healing Period benefits, Permanent Total Disability, or death benefits amounts to $1457.00. For Permanent Partial Disability, the total weekly maximum rate is $1340.00.

Minimum Iowa Workers' Comp Benefits

For Total Temporary Disability and Healing Period benefits, your minimum amount is equal to the lesser of either: 

• your weekly benefit amount, when your gross earnings per week are 35% of the statewide average; or
• your spendable weekly earnings. 

For Permanent Partial Disability, Permanent Total Disability or death benefits, your minimum benefits will be the same as the weekly benefit amount of a person whose gross earnings per week are 35% of the statewide average for a weekly wage.

The average weekly wage statewide is $728.29, which means that 35% of that wage amounts to $255.00.

A lot of factors are considered when computing your gross weekly earnings, and there are several methods that the law allows for in order to figure the amount of Iowa Workers' Comp benefits.

It can be difficult to digest all of Iowa's Division of Workers' Compensation's stipulations, and it's a good idea to contact a Des Moines work injury law firm to make sure you have a firm understanding of all your Workers' Comp rights.

Contacting a Des Moines Work Injury Law Firm

Your minimum and maximum allowable Iowa Workers' Comp benefits are figured using several factors. The Des Moines Workers' Compensation attorney team at Walker, Billingsley & Bair know the importance of protecting your work injury claim from the get-go. Learn more by ordering this FREE book; Iowa Workers' Compensation - An Insider's Guide to Work Injuries: 7 Deadly Mistakes To Avoid If You Are Hurt At Work or by calling 1-800-707-2552.

To learn more about Iowa work injuries including the "7 Mistakes To Avoid If You Are Hurt At Work" order your copy of our FREE Book entitled "Iowa Workers' Compensation- An Insider's Guide to Work Injuries".  Why offer a Free Book?  Since 1997, as a workers' compensation attorney I have represented hundreds of Iowans hurt at work from Des Moines, Newton, Pella, Grinnell, Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, Knoxville, Oskaloosa, Ottumwa and from throughout the state of Iowa.  I have seen too many clients make mistakes before they had the "right" information resulting in them losing thousands of dollars. Finally, you can learn about work injuries in the comfort of your own home with no risk or obligation.  However, quantities are limited so to learn how to avoid costly mistakes and your rights click on the work injury book image on this webpage, go to http://www.IowaWorkInjury.com or Call Now (800)-707-2552, ext. 811 (24 Hour Recorded Message).