Georgia Workers’ Compensation Benefits Chart 2026
Compare current temporary-disability limits, duration rules, permanent schedules, medical care, notice, filing, and death benefits.
Current weekly benefit reference
| Benefit | Formula | Current maximum | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temporary total disability | 66⅔% of AWW | $800; $50 minimum* | 400 weeks for non-catastrophic injury |
| Temporary partial disability | 66⅔% of wage difference | $533 | 350 weeks from injury |
| Permanent partial disability | Rating × scheduled weeks × weekly rate | $800 weekly ceiling | Schedule controls |
| Death benefits | 66⅔% of AWW | $800 | Dependency rules control |
*If the worker’s AWW is below $50, the TTD rate equals AWW. Use the Georgia weekly calculator for TTD or TPD.
Recent maximum-rate history
| Effective date | TTD / PPD / death maximum | TPD maximum | Medical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2023 | $800 | $533 | $0.45 per mile |
| July 1, 2022 | $725 | $483 | $0.40 per mile |
| July 1, 2019 | $675 | $450 | $0.40 per mile |
The official quick reference was revised July 1, 2025 and says there were no benefit-rate changes in 2024 or 2025. Verify a later Board revision before relying on the table for a future injury or travel date.
Permanent partial disability schedule examples
Major members
- Arm: 225 weeks
- Leg: 225 weeks
- Hand: 160 weeks
- Foot: 135 weeks
- Eye: 150 weeks
Other schedules
- Thumb: 60 weeks
- Index finger: 40 weeks
- Great toe: 30 weeks
- Whole body: 300 weeks
- Both-ear industrial hearing loss: 150 weeks
The compensable weeks reflect the physician’s impairment percentage applied to the statutory schedule. This table does not calculate a rating or settlement.
Rules that affect whether and when benefits are paid
| Employer coverage | Generally three or more workers, including regular part-time workers |
|---|---|
| Employer notice | Report immediately; more than 30 days may jeopardize benefits |
| Lost-time threshold | More than seven days |
| First week recovered | After more than 21 consecutive days of disability |
| Claim filing | WC-14; limitation rules vary with accident, treatment, and prior payments |
| Medical provider | Authorized panel or certified WC/MCO, subject to emergency and change rules |
| Burial expense | $7,500 in the current official summary |
See the Georgia claim guide for practical steps and official filing links.
Official sources
Page last reviewed: August 26, 2026. Official tables and statutes control.