Each October, Connecticut updates the numbers behind workers' compensation benefits. For injuries on or after October 1, 2026, the maximum weekly benefit for total disability and for survivors is $1,776.

In most cases, an injured worker's weekly benefit is 75% of their average weekly wage after taxes and Social Security, up to the maximum in effect on the date of injury. Higher earners are the most likely to be affected by the cap.

The update also matters to people who were injured years ago. Some workers who receive total disability or survivor benefits may get a cost-of-living adjustment tied to the new maximum. The adjustment is calculated differently depending on whether the injury happened before or after July 1, 1993.

The Commission's new benefit tables are free on its website. If your weekly check doesn't match what you expect, it's worth asking how it was calculated.

Call to action: If you have questions about how your benefit rate or a COLA was calculated, contact Aspell Law.

This post is for general information and is not legal advice.