Work Comp Quiz - Unit 9

Work Comp Quiz - Unit 9

by Marianela Aybar -
Number of replies: 2
The below question in the quiz is asking how the "wage-loss" portion is paid. I answered D because that's exactly what is in the course under "wage-loss". The answer that is says is correct (A) is the explanation of what Permanent impairment is, not the "wage loss" portion. Can this clarified if it's wrong? Thanks! How is the "wage-loss" benefits portion of the "permanent impairment" disability paid? Choose one answer. A. These benefits are based upon a medical impairment rating schedule approved by the Division of Worker`s Compensation and are in two parts, "impairment and "wage-loss". Correct B. It is compensated under the "wage loss" formula, for a period of 104 weeks of impaired earnings. This benefit is computed weekly. Incorrect C. At 66 2/3% of the employee's average weekly wage during the period of disability without limit of time Incorrect D. For as long as earnings are impaired, the employee receives 80% of the difference between 80% of the pre-injury less post-injury monthly earnings, for up to 104 weeks subject to a maximum of 66 2/3% of the average monthly wage at the time of injury. Incorrect
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Re: Work Comp Quiz - Unit 9

by Jan Bradburn- -

Maianela,

The correct answer is "A".

Benefits are based on a medical rating scale. There are two parts to this scale: impairment and wage-loss.  This question is referring to the impairment portion of the rating scale and now the wage-loss section.  I've attached the section of the online course materials with the correct answer.  You can also verify on page 146 of the state manual.

Jan

Permanent impairment benefits are made up of two parts: (1) "impairment", and (2) "wage-loss".

"Impairment benefits" are based upon a medical impairment-rating schedule approved by the Division of Worker's Compensation. The rating is based upon the degree of injury. Once the rating is assigned, the benefits are paid weekly at the rate of 75 percent of the employee's average weekly temporary total disability benefit, and continue until the earlier of either: (1) 2 weeks for each percentage point of the impairment rating up to 10%; 3 weeks for each percentage of impairment from 11% to 15%; four weeks for each percentage of impairment from 16% to 20%; six weeks for each percentage of impairment above 21% or; (2) the death of the employee.

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Re: Work Comp Quiz - Unit 9

by Marianela Aybar -
Hi Jan, I did that but the question specifically says "wage-loss" portion. The answer given is for the "impairment" portion. That's where I m confused because the question itself is not asking that.