Overview
The Iowa Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) annually adjusts the amounts of the following:
- Maximum weekly benefit
- Minimum weekly benefit
Effective Dates
The below maximum and minimum weekly benefit amounts are in effect from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020.
Maximum Weekly Benefit Amount
The maximum weekly benefit amount depends on the type of workers' compensation benefit.
Temporary Total Disability, Healing Period, Permanent Total Disability, & Death
$1,819 is the maximum weekly benefit amount for the following types of benefits:
- Temporary total disability (TTD)
- Healing period (HP)
- Permanent total disability (PTD)
- Death
Permanent Partial Disability
$1,673 is the maximum weekly benefit amount for permanent partial disability benefits.
Minimum Weekly Benefit Amount
$318 is the minimum weekly benefit amount for the following types of benefits:
- Permanent partial disability (PPD)
- Permanent total disability (PTD)
- Death
More Info
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