Utah benefit reference
Utah Workers’ Compensation Benefits Chart 2026
Compare current TTD/TPD formulas, dependent allowances, July maximums, waiting days, medical care and claim procedures.
Rates checked: September 1, 2026 · Utah Labor Commission
Current weekly benefit reference
| Benefit | General 2026 rule | Current maximum |
|---|---|---|
| TTD | 66⅔% of AWW; minimum $45 + $20 spouse + $20 per child, up to four, limited by AWW | $1,376 |
| TPD | 66⅔% of wage loss + qualifying dependent allowance | $1,376 |
| PPD | 66⅔% of AWW within separate limits | $917 |
| PTD | 66⅔% of AWW; 85% SAWW maximum during initial 312 weeks | $1,169 |
| Death | Separate dependency formula and limits | $1,169 |
| Burial | Ordinary-case limit | $12,500 |
Figures shown are effective July 1, 2026. Use the Utah calculator for an injury-date TTD/TPD estimate.
TTD and TPD maximum periods
| Effective date | State average weekly wage | TTD/TPD maximum |
|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2026 | $1,376 | $1,376 |
| July 1, 2025 | $1,306 | $1,306 |
| July 1, 2024 | $1,284 | $1,284 |
| July 1, 2023 | $1,230 | $1,230 |
Utah sets these figures for the fiscal year beginning July 1, not the calendar year.
Procedure reference
| Item | General rule |
|---|---|
| Employee notice | Immediately; failure to report within 180 days may disqualify the claim |
| Employer to carrier | Generally within seven days |
| Carrier to Division | Generally within 14 days |
| Carrier decision | 21 days, with possible additional 24-day investigation |
| TTD waiting period | Three calendar days; restored when total disability exceeds 14 days |
| TPD waiting period | Does not apply |
| Initial provider | Employer preferred provider if designated; otherwise worker choice |
| Denied claim | Application for Hearing with Adjudication Division |
Official sources
Reviewed: September 1, 2026.