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The Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission is the state agency that administers the Virginia Workers' Compensation Act. The following brief summary is intended to provide a general overview of Workers' Compensation coverage and benefits in Virginia. 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 Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission, and is believed current as of January 2012.
In Virginia, compensation benefits are subject to an annual cost of living adjustment (COLA), and changes become effective July 1 of each year. The rates shown below are in effect from July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012.
In Virginia, workers' compensation is compulsory, and some waivers are permitted. There is no state fund. Employers may insure through private carriers, self-insurance, or through groups of employers. There is an exemption for employers with fewer than 3 employees.
Covers agricultural workers working for an employer who regularly has in service more than 2 full-time employees.
Domestic servants are specifically excluded from coverage.
Full medical benefits are provided with no time or monetary limitations.
The percentage of worker's wage paid is 66 2/3. For weekly payments, the minimum is $226.25 (25% of SAWW or employee's actual wage, if less) and the maximum is $905, 100% of SAWW. The maximum period of payments is 500 weeks.
The percentage of worker's wage paid is 66 2/3. For weekly payments, the minimum is $226.25 (25% of SAWW or employee's actual wage, if less) and the maximum is $905, 100% of SAWW. The maximum period of payments is the duration of disability.
The percentage of worker's wage paid is 66 2/3. For weekly payments, the minimum is $226.25 (25% of SAWW or employee's actual wage, if less) and the maximum is $905, 100% of SAWW. For non-scheduled injuries, the maximum period of payments is 500 weeks, and the maximum total payable amount is $452,500. The period of payment may be extended if the employee is still disabled within 1 year of final payment.
Virginia statutes cover disfigurement described as "Severely marked of head, face, hands, arms or legs". Benefits are 66-2/3 percent of employee's average weekly wages, for a maximum period of 60 weeks.
Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission
1000 DMV Drive
Richmond, Virginia 23220
Phone: 1-877-664-2566 (Toll-free)
Fax: (804) 367-9740
Internet: http://www.vwc.state.va.us/
The Commission has prepared informational pamphlets that summarize important points about Workers' Compensation for both employees and employers. These are available online at:
(Employees) - http://www.vwc.state.va.us/portal/vwc-website/ComServices/ComSrvcForInjuredWorkers/ComSrvcForInjuredWorkersGuide
(Employers) - http://www.vwc.state.va.us/portal/vwc-website/ComServices/ComSrvcForEmployers/ComSrvcEmployersGuide
Rules of the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission are available online at:
http://www.vwc.state.va.us/portal/vwc-website/HelpfulResources/RulesRegulations
Commission Regulations may be found in the Virginia Administrative Code and are available online at:
http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+reg+16VAC30-30-10
The text of the entire Virginia Workers' Compensation Act is also available from this site. Follow the links in the site to Title 65.2 of the Code of Virginia, and then to the specific section you are trying to find at:
http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+TOC6502000
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.
Information for this topic was drawn from the VWCC website at:
http://www.vwc.state.va.us/portal/vwc-website/HelpfulResources/CustomerAssistance/CustomerAssistanceBeneAmt
http://www.vwc.state.va.us/portal/vwc-website/HelpfulResources/RulesRegulations
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