These figures come from the Indiana Worker’s Compensation Board’s benefit chart[1]. The date of your injury matters: the chart organizes rates by injury-date period, so the new figures do not automatically recalculate an older claim. For a broader explanation of medical benefits, wage replacement, and the claim process, see our Indiana workers’ compensation overview.
Key takeaways
- The new rate period runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
- The maximum weekly benefit shown for TTD, TPD, PTD, and death benefits is $878.
- The chart’s maximum weekly wage is $1,316, while its minimum weekly wage remains $75.
- The listed maximum combined compensation is $439,000 for TTD, PPI, impairment, PTD, death benefits, or a combination of those benefits.
- PPI dollar values also increased for injuries in the new rate period.
What changed on July 1, 2026?
Indiana’s scheduled workers’ compensation increases reached their fourth annual step on July 1, 2026. The Worker’s Compensation Board explains that Public Law 160 provided annual 3% benefit increases for four years beginning July 1, 2023.
The July 1, 2026 figures apply to injuries occurring during the July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027 rate period. If you were injured before July 1, 2026, use the row covering your actual injury date rather than the newest row.
You may also read our article about how earnings are calculated.
Indiana workers’ comp rates for injuries from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027
| Chart item | Current figure | Practical meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum weekly wage | The maximum weekly wage is $1,316. | The chart uses this wage ceiling when identifying the maximum weekly benefit. |
| Maximum weekly benefit | The maximum weekly benefit is $878. | This maximum is listed for TTD, TPD, PTD, and death benefits. |
| Minimum weekly wage | The minimum weekly wage shown on the chart is $75. | This is a wage figure, not a universal minimum payment for every claim. |
| Maximum combined compensation | The chart lists maximum combined compensation of $439,000. | The Board’s note applies this maximum to TTD, PPI, impairment, PTD, death benefits, or any combination of them. |
You can also review the Board’s current notices and workers’ compensation information[2] and its official benefits and PPI resources[3].
Rates for injuries before July 1, 2026
Your benefits are set by the rate period that was in effect on the date you were injured. These are the Board’s figures for the earlier periods:
| Injury date | Maximum weekly wage | Maximum weekly benefit | Maximum combined compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026 | $1,278 | $852 | $426,000 |
| July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025 | $1,241 | $828 | $414,000 |
| July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024 | $1,205 | $804 | $402,000 |
| July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2023 | $1,170 | $780 | $390,000 |
The minimum weekly wage on the chart is $75 for each of these periods.
Does everyone injured after July 1, 2026 receive $878 per week?
No. The $878 figure is a ceiling, not an automatic weekly payment.
A worker whose calculated benefit reaches the ceiling may receive no more than $878 per week under this rate row.
Under Indiana Code 22-3-3-8[4], temporary total disability is paid at two-thirds (66⅔%) of the average weekly wage, up to the maximum for the injury date.
- For example, a worker injured in August 2026 whose average weekly wage is $900 would receive $600 per week, which is below the $878 maximum.
- For example, a worker injured in August 2026 whose average weekly wage is $1,500 is limited to the $1,316 maximum weekly wage, so the weekly benefit is the $878 maximum.
- For example, the same $1,500 wage for a September 2025 injury is limited by that period’s maximum, so the weekly benefit is $852.
These examples are simplified. How the average weekly wage is calculated, the waiting period, and the type of payment can all change the result. To work through your own figures, try our Indiana TTD calculator.
For related context, see when Indiana workers’ compensation checks start.
The July 2026 PPI dollar values
The Board’s chart also lists the following permanent partial impairment dollar values for the July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027 injury-date period:
| Impairment-degree range | Dollar value per degree |
|---|---|
| Degrees 1–10 | The value is $1,970 per degree. |
| Degrees 11–35 | The value is $2,197 per degree. |
| Degrees 36–50 | The value is $3,585 per degree. |
| Degrees 51–100 | The value is $4,569 per degree. |
PPI values for earlier injury dates
| Injury date | Degrees 1–10 | Degrees 11–35 | Degrees 36–50 | Degrees 51–100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026 | $1,913 | $2,133 | $3,481 | $4,436 |
| July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025 | $1,857 | $2,071 | $3,380 | $4,307 |
| July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024 | $1,803 | $2,011 | $3,282 | $4,182 |
The Board’s chart does not list a separate row for July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026. The figures for that period come from Indiana Code 22-3-3-10[5].
For related tools and context, visit the Indiana workers’ compensation PPI calculator and the guide to what an Indiana PPI rating may be worth.
How to check whether your weekly payment uses the right rate
The following list is offered only to help organize your paperwork:
- Confirm the exact date of injury listed on the claim documents.
- Gather pay stubs and payroll records from before the injury.
- Identify the type shown on the payment: TTD, TPD, PPI, PTD, or another category.
- Compare the wage figure and payment amount with the Board’s official chart.
- Keep copies of agreements, notices, and checks.
The July 2026 benefit chart is not a new medical fee schedule
The July 1 rate row addresses weekly wage and PPI figures. It does not announce a new July 1, 2026 medical fee schedule for injured workers.
The Board states that Public Law 160’s medical-facility changes took effect January 1, 2023, while its benefit increases began July 1, 2023.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Indiana’s newest workers’ comp rates take effect?
The newest row took effect July 1, 2026, and covers injury dates through June 30, 2027.
What is Indiana’s maximum weekly workers’ comp benefit for the new rate period?
The maximum weekly benefit shown on the Board’s chart is $878 for injuries from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
Will an older workers’ comp claim automatically increase to $878 per week?
No. The Board’s chart assigns figures by injury-date period, so a claim arising before July 1, 2026 does not automatically move to the newest maximum.
What was the maximum weekly benefit before July 1, 2026?
It depends on the injury date: $852 for July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026, $828 for July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025, and $804 for July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024.
Did Indiana PPI values change too?
Yes. For the July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027 period, the Board lists per-degree PPI values of $1,970, $2,197, $3,585, and $4,569 across the four statutory degree ranges.
What should I do if my weekly check appears too low?
As an organizational step, compare the injury date, wage information, payment category, and documents with the official chart.
If you have questions about the Board chart, you may contact Delventhal Law Office to discuss whether the firm can assist.
This article provides general information, not legal advice. Whether an attorney-client relationship forms depends on the circumstances. Indiana Rule of Professional Conduct 1.18[6] addresses duties relating to prospective clients. Contacting the firm does not necessarily mean that the firm represents you.
Sources
- Indiana Worker’s Compensation Board’s benefit chart (in.gov) ↩
- notices and workers’ compensation information (in.gov) ↩
- official benefits and PPI resources (in.gov) ↩
- Indiana Code 22-3-3-8 (iga.in.gov) ↩
- Indiana Code 22-3-3-10 (iga.in.gov) ↩
- Indiana Rule of Professional Conduct 1.18 (rules.incourts.gov) ↩
