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BENEFIT ENTITLEMENTS
Permanent Total Disability: The PTD rate
is governed by 11-9-501(b).
- PTD is paid at the same rate as the
TTD rate.
- PTD benefits will begin on the day
after the Healing Period Ended date.
- Limit for liability on PTD benefits
is governed by §11-9-502(b)(2) provided [Rule
099.28] notice requirements are met. Thereafter, the limit for liability on PTD benefits is governed by §11-9-502((B) (Act 1599 of 2007).
Death Claims: Eligibility and entitlements
are governed by §11-9-527, Compensation for Death.
This section explains:
- funeral benefits
- conditions for eligibility
- class of persons eligible for benefits,
their entitlements, and conditions for termination of dependence.
- Limit for liability is subject to the limitations of compensation enumerated in §11-9-501, §11-9-506 and §11-9-502, as amended by Act 1599 of 2007.
- §11-9-527(c) provides the percentage
of entitlements for each class of beneficiary. This percentage
is to be multiplied by the average weekly wage.
Note:
If the total combined percentages of
all beneficiaries exceed 66 2/3 % or the state weekly maximum,
the benefits must be apportioned in accordance with section
(e).
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Spreadsheets are
available in this website under [CALCULATIONS]
to assist or you may call Special Funds Division for
assistance. Likewise, if you have a question or need
assistance on a partial dependency claim, you should
call the Special Funds Division for guidance.
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State of Arkansas
Workers' Compensation Commission
324 Spring Street
P.O. Box 950
Little Rock, Arkansas 72203-0950
Telephone 1-501-682-3930 / 1-800-622-4472
Legal Advisor Direct 1-800-250-2511
Arkansas Relay System TDD 1-800-285-1131
For
information or comments regarding this site
contact the AWCC Communications Liaison
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