Pennsylvania Workers' Comp Benefits: Wage Loss & Medical Coverage (2026)

Pennsylvania workers' compensation provides medical benefits and wage loss payments for work-related injuries.

Medical Benefits

Coverage: All reasonable and necessary medical treatment Lifetime care: No time limit Authorized providers: Must use employer's list first 90 days

Temporary Total Disability (TTD)

When you qualify: Cannot work at all Benefit amount: 66.67% of average weekly wage Maximum (2026): $1,276/week Waiting period: First 7 days (paid if off more than 14 days) Duration: Until return to work or reach MMI

Specific Loss Benefits

For loss of:

• Arm: 410 weeks
• Hand: 335 weeks
• Leg: 350 weeks
• Foot: 250 weeks
• Eye: 275 weeks
• Thumb: 100 weeks
• Fingers: 75-35 weeks

Benefit amount: 66.67% of AWW

Impairment Rating Benefits (IRE)

Impairment Rating Evaluation: For injuries not resulting in specific loss Doctor determines: Percentage of whole-person impairment Duration: Based on impairment percentage Benefit amount: 66.67% of AWW for calculated weeks

Permanent Total Disability

When: Permanently unable to perform any gainful work Benefit: 66.67% of AWW Duration: For life Difficult to prove: High burden

Death Benefits

Beneficiaries: Surviving spouse, children, dependents Amount: 66.67% of deceased's AWW Duration: Varies by beneficiary

Average Weekly Wage

Calculation: Based on earnings before injury Full-time: Total wages ÷ number of weeks Includes: Regular wages, overtime, bonuses

Related Topics

• Filing a Pennsylvania Workers' Comp Claim
• Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Overview

Last updated: January 5, 2026