Connecticut Workers Compensation Benefits

Complete guide to workers comp benefits, filing deadlines, and rules in Connecticut (CT).

Max Weekly Benefit

$1,373

Benefit Duration

No statutory limit for temporary total

Waiting Period

3 days (retroactive after 7 days)

Filing Deadline

1 year from date of injury (3 years for repetitive trauma)

Average Settlement

$22,000 – $60,000

State Fund Available

No

Key Facts About Connecticut Workers Comp

  • •All employers must carry workers comp coverage
  • •Benefits are 75% of after-tax average weekly wage
  • •Connecticut has higher-than-average benefit rates
  • •Workers can choose their own physician

Common Industries in Connecticut

Workers in these Connecticut industries file the most workers compensation claims:

InsuranceFinanceManufacturingHealthcareDefense

How to File a Workers Comp Claim in Connecticut

  1. Report your injury to your employer as soon as possible. Connecticut requires prompt written notice.
  2. Seek medical treatment from an authorized provider. Your employer or their insurer may have specific physician requirements.
  3. File your claim with Connecticut's workers compensation board before the deadline: 1 year from date of injury (3 years for repetitive trauma).
  4. Follow your treatment plan and keep records of all medical visits, expenses, and time missed from work.

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