New Mexico benefit reference

New Mexico Workers’ Compensation Benefits Chart 2026

Compare weekly rates, temporary formulas, waiting days, medical-provider choice, permanent-benefit references, mileage and claim procedures.

Rates checked: September 1, 2026 · New Mexico Workers’ Compensation Administration

2026 compensation reference

Benefit or item	General formula or 2026 limit
Temporary total disability	66⅔% of AWW; $36 minimum; $1,146.66 maximum
Temporary partial disability	66⅔% of regular wage minus reduced wage; $1,146.66 maximum
Standard whole-body PPD under 80%	Rating formula; total indemnity period generally up to 500 weeks
PPD rating of 80% or more	Maximum period generally 700 weeks
Permanent total disability	Lifetime benefits at the compensation rate for narrowly defined qualifying losses
Funeral expense	Up to $7,500
2026 medical mileage	$0.70 per mile

Use the New Mexico weekly calculator for a TTD or TPD estimate.

Injury year	State AWW	Weekly maximum	Weekly minimum
2026	$1,146.66	$1,146.66	$36
2025	$1,093.83	$1,093.83	$36
2024	$1,041.79	$1,041.79	$36
2023	$987.16	$987.16	$36

The WCA table is effective through December 2026 and also lists historical rates, maximum totals and funeral limits.

Item	General reference
Written accident notice	Generally within 15 days; possible extension up to 60 days for qualifying circumstances
Employer report to insurer	Within 72 hours after employer notice
Initial provider selection	Employer chooses or allows worker to choose
Automatic provider change	Opposite party may change after 60 days with required notice
Waiting period	Seven non-work days; TTD begins on day eight
Waiting-period retroactivity	When non-work status lasts more than four weeks
Disputed claim	Complaint, mediation, Recommended Resolution and possible judge trial
Current UEF limit	$75,000 combined medical and indemnity for injuries from July 1, 2025

Reviewed: September 1, 2026.