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COMPENSATION BENEFITS The compensation rate is 66-2/3% of the AWW, subject to statutory minimum and maximum amounts, and is based on a 5-day work week. Compensation begins on the 6th day after disability. If disability continues for 14 days, benefits must be paid retroactively, to the first date of disability.
The state-wide average weekly wage figure for the applicable period is $784.74, causing the maximum weekly benefit under the Act to be $523.16 for all claims arising on or after January 1, 2021.
The maximum wage replacement benefit that an injured worker in Mississippi can receive is two-thirds of the states average weekly wage for all workers. ing to the Mississippi Workers Compensation Commission, the highest workers compensation in Mississippi for 2021 is $523.16.
The Division of Workers Compensation (DWC) is announcing the increase of the mileage rate for medical and medical-legal travel expenses by 3 cents to 65.5 cents per mile effective January 1, 2023. This rate must be paid for travel on or after January 1, 2023, regardless of the date of injury.
The state-wide average weekly wage figure for the applicable period is $784.74, causing the maximum weekly benefit under the Act to be $523.16 for all claims arising on or after January 1, 2021.

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Mississippi Workers Compensation Requirements All businesses with 5 or more employees regularly employed are required to provide workers comp coverage. If the business has less than 5 regular employees workers comp is not required but can be provided voluntarily by the employer.
There is no waiting period or minimum earnings requirement. WHAT MUST AN INJURED WORKER DO IN THE EVENT OF INJURY? In the event of an injury, you should immediately notify your supervisor or other person designated by your employer. Prompt and accurate reporting is essential.
Workers compensation insurance does not require a deductible by the employer or injured employee. The insurance company or the employer pays the cash disability benefits to the employee. These benefits continue depending upon the extent of the injury and loss of wages but cannot exceed 450 weeks.

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