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How long do I have to be out of work before the workers compensation carrier will begin paying my lost wages?

April 26, 2017Lost paying wages workers compensation

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How long do I have to be out of work before the workers compensation carrier will begin paying my lost wages?

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The injured worker must be out of work for seven days before any lost wages will be paid. Once the injured worker has been off work for 21 days, the workers compensation provider will then pay the injured worker for the first seven day missed.