How is the weekly benefit rate (WBR) computed for State Plan Temporary Disability Insurance benefits?
The weekly benefit rate is two-thirds of the individual’s average weekly wage, subject to the maximum payable ($381 for 1999). “Average weekly wage” means the total wages earned during the eight base weeks immediately preceding the week in which the disability begins. The total wages earned during these weeks are divided by the number of base weeks worked in the eight week period. A “base week” is a calendar week (Sunday through Saturday) during which an individual earned in covered employment the established base week amount ($144 for 1999). Q: What is the maximum benefit amount which can be collected under State Plan Temporary Disability Insurance? A: The maximum amount of benefits which may be paid for each period of disability is one third of the total wages earned in New Jersey covered employment during the base year, or 26 times the weekly benefit amount, whichever is the lesser. Q: How long does it take to get a decision after a claim is filed? A: Generally, it takes 14 days to
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