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Michigan Workers’ Compensation Benefits Chart 2026
Compare annual SAWW figures, wage-loss maximums, special minimums, waiting days, medical control, and filing rules.
Rates checked: August 31, 2026 · Michigan WDCA
State average weekly wage and maximums
| Injury year | SAWW | Maximum weekly benefit |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,216.18 | $1,095 |
| 2024 | $1,259.91 | $1,134 |
| 2025 | $1,292.23 | $1,164 |
| 2026 | $1,333.88 | $1,201 |
The ordinary weekly maximum is 90% of SAWW, rounded as published. Michigan uses injury-year tax tables to calculate 80% of after-tax AWW.
2026 benefit figures
| Item | 2026 figure or rule | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary wage loss | 80% of after-tax AWW | No ordinary minimum; $1,201 maximum |
| Specific loss / total and permanent minimum | $333.47 | 25% of SAWW |
| Death-benefit minimum | $666.94 | 50% of SAWW; dependency rules apply |
| Partial wage loss | Difference between official pre/post table values | Disability and wage-earning capacity must be established |
| Mileage | 72.5¢ through June 30; 76¢ from July 1 | Qualifying injured-worker travel |
Claim timing and care
| Topic | General rule |
|---|---|
| Injury notice | Immediately; statute generally calls for notice within 90 days |
| Claim filing | Generally within two years of injury or manifestation |
| Waiting period | Seven days; payment starts day eight and becomes retroactive at 14 days |
| First payment | Due on day 14 after employer notice or knowledge of disability or death |
| Medical choice | Employer/carrier first 28 treatment days; worker may change afterward with notice |
| Dispute filing | WC-104A for mediation or hearing |
Official sources
- Michigan SAWW and maximum chart.
- Michigan weekly benefit tables.
- Michigan injured-worker travel rates.
- Michigan employee claim information.
Reviewed: August 31, 2026.