North Dakota benefit reference
North Dakota Workers’ Compensation Benefits Chart 2026
Compare WSI weekly levels, TTD and TPD formulas, child allowances, timing and claim rules.
Rates checked: September 2, 2026 · Current maximum: $1,614
Current weekly benefit reference
| Benefit | General rule | Current limit |
|---|---|---|
| TTD | 66⅔% of gross AWW; $775 minimum; net-wage cap | $1,614 disability maximum |
| TPD | 66⅔% of AWW minus postinjury capacity; combined payment/capacity ceiling | $1,614 disability maximum |
| Child allowance | $15 per eligible child per week | Subject to total or partial combined cap |
| Permanent total | Total-disability formula plus separate eligibility findings | $775–$1,614 before applicable cap/offset |
| PPI | 35% of current state AWW multiplied under impairment provisions | $452 weekly calculation rate |
| Medical | Reasonable care for an accepted compensable injury | Not a weekly cash ceiling |
WSI weekly benefit levels used by the calculator
| Effective date | State AWW | Minimum | Maximum | PPI rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2026 | $1,291 | $775 | $1,614 | $452 |
| July 1, 2025 | $1,255 | $753 | $1,569 | $440 |
| July 1, 2024 | $1,211 | $727 | $1,514 | $424 |
| July 1, 2023 | $1,152 | $692 | $1,440 | $404 |
| July 1, 2022 | $1,087 | $653 | $1,359 | $381 |
The disability maximum is 125% and the minimum 60% of state AWW. If the minimum exceeds net wages after federal income tax and Social Security, net wages become the weekly compensation rate.
Timing and procedure reference
| Item | General rule |
|---|---|
| Initial report | Tell the employer immediately and submit the FROI promptly |
| Original claim deadline | Generally one year after the statutory injury date |
| Wage-loss threshold | At least five consecutive calendar days of disability |
| TPD earnings threshold | No disability benefit unless loss of earning capacity exceeds 10% |
| Ordinary TPD duration | Generally up to five years, subject to statutory exceptions |
| Continuing proof | Medical verification and periodic FL214 income/work reporting |
| Rate anniversary | July 1, based on date of first disability |
Official sources
Reviewed: September 2, 2026.