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Effects of Inflation Continue to be Seen in New State Average Weekly Wage/Maximum and Minimum Weekly Benefits



The Division has announced the State AWW and maximum/minimum weekly benefits for the period from October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024 and it should come as no surprise that the effects of inflation continue to impact the SAWW and weekly benefits.

For the period from October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024, the new SAWW and weekly benefits were increased approximately 5.6% as follows:
 

State Average Weekly Wage:                        From $1,111.55 to $1,173.81
Maximum Temporary Income Benefits:         From $1,112.00 to $1,174.00
Minimum Temporary Income Benefits:          From $167.00 to $176.00
Maximum Impairment Income Benefits:        From $778.00 to $822.00
Minimum Impairment Income Benefits:         From $167.00 to $176.00
Maximum Supplemental Income Benefits:    From $778.00 to $822.00
Maximum Lifetime Income Benefits:             From $1,112.00 to $1,174.00
Minimum Lifetime Income Benefits:              From $167.00 to $176.00
Maximum Death Benefits:                             From $1,112.00 to $1,174.00


To access the SAWW and maximum/minimum weekly benefits for Fiscal years 1991 through 2024, click here.

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