What is the TD rate for an injury in 2005?

What is the TD rate for an injury in 2005?

• A. Sixty percent of weekly wages
• B. Seventy percent of weekly wages
• C. Sixty-six and two-thirds percent of weekly wages
• D. The TD rate specified for 2005

Answer: (D)

Temporary disability benefits are calculated as two-thirds of the employee’s average weekly wage, but the actual amount is limited by the TD rate set for that calendar year. Therefore, for an injury in 2005, the rate to use is the TD rate specified for 2005—not a fixed percentage like 60%, 70%, or 66 2/3%. The annual TD rate is determined by the state for that year, and the payment cannot exceed that year's specified maximum.

Temporary disability benefits are calculated as two-thirds of the employee’s average weekly wage, but the actual amount is limited by the TD rate set for that calendar year. Therefore, for an injury in 2005, the rate to use is the TD rate specified for 2005—not a fixed percentage like 60%, 70%, or 66 2/3%. The annual TD rate is determined by the state for that year, and the payment cannot exceed that year's specified maximum.