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Workers' Compensation Summary - New Hampshire

The Workers' Compensation Division of the New Hampshire Department of Labor administers and enforces the provisions of the state's Workers' Compensation statutes. The following brief summary is intended to provide a general overview of Workers' Compensation coverage and benefits in New Hampshire. See the separate topic for help with acronyms. For further information contact your local or state Workers' Compensation Program office. This information is based on data originally provided by the U.S. Department of Labor and updated by the NH DOL, and is current as of January 2011.

In New Hampshire, compensation benefits are adjusted annually, and changes become effective July 1 of each year. The rates shown below are in effect from July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011.

Type of Law and Insurance Requirements

In New Hampshire, workers' compensation is compulsory, and no waivers are permitted. There is no state fund. Employers may insure through private carriers, self-insurance, or through groups of employers. There is no exemption for employers with small numbers of employees.

Coverage of Agricultural Workers

Agricultural workers are covered the same as all other employees.

Coverage of Domestic Employees

All domestic workers are covered.

Medical Benefits

Full medical benefits are provided with no time or monetary limitations.

Benefits for Temporary Total Disability (TTD)

The percentage of worker's wage paid is 60. For weekly payments, the minimum is $255.30 (30% of SAWW or employee's actual average weekly wage, if less; not to exceed 90% of the employee's after tax earnings) and the maximum is $1,276.50 (60% of the employee's actual average weekly wage or $255.30, if greater; not to exceed 100% of the employee's after tax earnings). The maximum period of payments is the duration of disability.

Benefits for Permanent Total Disability (PTD)

Benefits for Permanent Partial Disability (PPD)

The percentage of worker's wage paid is 60. For weekly payments, the minimum is $255.30 (30% of SAWW or employee's actual average weekly wage, if less; not to exceed 90% of the employee's after tax earnings) and the maximum is $1,276.50 (60% of the employee's actual average weekly wage or $255.30, if greater; not to exceed 100% of the employee's after tax earnings). For non-scheduled injuries, the maximum period of payments is 262 weeks and the maximum payment is $334,443.

Disfigurement Benefits

New Hampshire has no specific provision for payment of disfigurement benefits.

Contact Information

Workers' Compensation Division
NH Department of Labor
95 Pleasant Street
Concord, NH 03301

Phone: (603) 271-3176
Toll-free: 1-800-272-4353

Internet: http://www.labor.state.nh.us/workers_compensation.asp

Additional Information

The State of New Hampshire Revised Statutes Chapter 281-A: Workers' Compensation is available online at:
http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/NHTOC/NHTOC-XXIII-281-A.htm

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Source

Information for this topic was drawn from the NH Department of Labor website at:
http://www.labor.state.nh.us/workers_compensation.asp
http://www.labor.state.nh.us/WC_July_2010_Update.pdf

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