Ark. sets 2008 workers’ comp rates, benefits

An update to Arkansas Workers’ Compensation Commission Advisory 2000-1 sets the new maximum workers’ comp rates for 2008 for total disability at $522 and permanent partial disability at $392.

The new Advisory 2007-1 sets $169,650 as the new threshold at which the Death and Permanent Disability Trust Fund will assume payments of benefits for injuries resulting in permanent disability or death for 2008.

Topics Workers' Compensation