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Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Benefits Chart 2026

Compare exact October 1 rate periods, temporary formulas, waiting days, duration, medical choice, and claim timing.

Rates checked: August 28, 2026 · Minnesota DLI common benefits chart

Temporary compensation rate periods

Effective period	SAWW	Minimum reference	Maximum
Oct. 1, 2022–Sept. 30, 2023	$1,287	$262.55	$1,312.74
Oct. 1, 2023–Sept. 30, 2024	$1,337	$272.75	$1,363.74
Oct. 1, 2024–Sept. 30, 2025	$1,372	$296.35	$1,481.76
Oct. 1, 2025–Sept. 30, 2026	$1,423	$307.37	$1,536.84
Oct. 1, 2026–Sept. 30, 2027	$1,476	$318.82	$1,594.08

The October 2026 figures are officially announced but do not apply before their effective date. The minimum is limited to the worker’s actual weekly wage. The maximum increased from 102% to 108% of SAWW for injuries on or after October 1, 2024.

2026 benefit reference

Benefit	General rule	Important qualification
TTD	66⅔% of AWW	Minimum/actual-wage ceiling and injury-date maximum apply
TPD	66⅔% of weekly wage loss	Must be employed; reduction must be injury-related; maximum applies
TTD duration	Generally 130 weeks	Approved retraining and cessation/recommencement rules matter
TPD duration	275 paid weeks or 450 weeks after injury	Modern injuries; whichever occurs first
Annual adjustment	Generally on the third anniversary for injuries Oct. 1, 2013+	Subject to statutory caps and claim facts

Timing and medical reference

Topic	General rule
Employee notice	Promptly; statutory consequences at 14, 30, and 180 days
Waiting period	Three calendar days; retroactive if disability continues at least 10 calendar days
Accepted TTD first payment	Within 14 days after employer knowledge of injury and lost wages
Variable TPD payment	Generally 10 days after wage-loss documentation reaches insurer
Medical provider	Employee choice, subject to managed care and other statutory exceptions

Estimate temporary benefits Read the Minnesota guide

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Reviewed: August 28, 2026.