Temporary Disability Benefits
Who
do I contact about my Temporary Disability payments?
Sedgwick CMS
P.O. Box 2063
Oakland, CA 94604
Tel: (510) 302-3180
FAX: (510) 302-3277
How much are the Temporary Disability
payments?
While you are off work recovering from your injury or illness, you will
receive Temporary Disability (td) payments from Sedgwick CMS.
Temporary Disability partially replaces lost wages. It is always less than
100% of your regular earnings. The amount of the td benefit depends on
your average weekly earnings at the time you were injured. There are maximum
and minimum amounts. For injuries occurring on or after July 1, 1996, the
amount of the td benefit is: Two-thirds (2/3) of your average weekly earnings,
but
No more than $490 per week, and
No less than $126 per week, or actual earnings if less.
- Example 1:
If you usually earn $600 per week, Sedgwick will calculate td as follows:
td = (2/3) * $600 = $400 per week
td is paid every two weeks. So, every two weeks you would
receive a check for:
2 * $400 = $800 every two weeks.
- Example 2:
If you usually earn $900 per week, Sedgwick will calculate td as follows:
(2/3) * $900 = $600, reduced to maximum rate = $490 per week
td is paid every two weeks. So, every two weeks you would
receive a check for:
2 * $490 = $980 every two weeks.
As of January 1, 2003 the maximum td
Benefit rate is $602/week.
You can elect to use your Sick Leave, or both your Sick Leave and your
Vacation Leave to supplement the td payments up to 100% of your regular earnings.
When
will I receive the first temporary disability (td) payment?
You should receive your first Temporary Disability payment within 14 days.
How
often are Temporary Disability payments made?
Temporary Disability is paid every two weeks.
When
do Temporary Disability payments end?
td payments end when:
- You return to work, or
- Your medical condition stabilizes.