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Workers' Compensation Summary - Vermont

 

Vermont Department of Labor logoThe Vermont Department of Labor, Division of Workers' Compensation and Safety is responsible for administration of the Workers' Compensation program in Vermont. The following brief summary is intended to provide a general overview of Workers' Compensation coverage and benefits in your state. 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 Vermont Division of Workers' Compensation and Safety, and is believed current as of January 2011.

In Vermont, 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 Vermont, workers' compensation is compulsory, and some waivers are permitted. There is no state fund. Employers may insure through private carriers or self-insurance, but not through groups of employers. There is no exemption for employers with small numbers of employees.

Coverage of Agricultural Workers

Covers all agricultural workers except those working for an employer whose aggregate payroll is less than $2,000 in a calendar year.

Coverage of Domestic Employees

Employers are permitted to provide voluntary coverage.

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 66 2/3. For weekly payments, the minimum is $373 (50% of SAWW or worker's average wage, if less) and the maximum is $1,119, 150% of SAWW. The maximum period of payments is the duration of disability. An additional $10 will be paid for each dependent under 21 years of age.

Benefits for Permanent Total Disability (PTD)

The percentage of worker's wage paid is 66 2/3. For weekly payments, the minimum is $373 (50% of SAWW or worker's average wage, if less) and the maximum is $1,119, 150% of SAWW. The maximum period of payments is the duration of disability, with a minimum of 330 weeks.

Benefits for Permanent Partial Disability (PPD)

The percentage of worker's wage paid is 66 2/3. For weekly payments, the minimum is $373 (50% of SAWW or worker's average wage, if less) and the maximum is $1,119, 150% of SAWW. For non-scheduled injuries, the maximum period of payments is 330 weeks, and the maximum total amount payable is $369,270.

Disfigurement Benefits

Vermont laws provide that compensation and percentage of loss for permanent impairment of any physical function not specifically mentioned will be determined by the Commissioner of Labor and Industry.

Contact Information

Vermont Department of Labor
Division of Workers' Compensation and Safety
National Life Building
Drawer 20
Montpelier, Vermont 05620-3401

Phone: (802) 828-2286
Fax: (802) 828-4248
TDD: (802) 828-4203

Internet: http://www.labor.vermont.gov/Businesses/WorkersCompensation/tabid/114/Default.aspx

Additional Information

Historical compensation benefit levels are available at:
http://labor.vermont.gov/Rule16HistoricalWageRates/tabid/362/Default.aspx

Vermont Workers' Compensation Laws are available online at:
http://www.leg.state.vt.us/statutes/sections.cfm?Title=21&Chapter=009

Vermont Workers' Compensation Rules are available online at:
http://labor.vermont.gov/?TabId=311

Other State's Summaries

Curious about the Workers' Compensation program in another state? Want to see a summary like this one? Click here to select another state's summary.

Source

Information for this topic was drawn from the website at:
http://www.labor.vermont.gov/Businesses/WorkersCompensation/tabid/114/Default.aspx

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