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News  CL 359: COLA, max & min weekly comp rates, attorneys' fee schedule

CL 359: COLA, max & min Weekly comp rates, attorneys' fee schedule, payment & reimbursement schedule and requirements effective 10/1/2023.
10/02/2023
  • Department of Industrial Accidents

BOSTON, MA — The average weekly wage in the Commonwealth (SAWW) effective October 1, 2023 as determined under
M.G.L. c. 151A, §29(2) and promulgated by the Director of Unemployment Assistance, is $1,796.72 [Please
consult Table III]. An illustration of the application of this newly established SAWW on weekly benefit rates
for claims involving injuries occurring on or after October 1, 2023 is as follows:

See CL 359 for the entire announcement.

  • Department of Industrial Accidents 

    The Department of Industrial Accidents (DIA) oversees the Massachusetts workers’ compensation system, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 152, c. 23E, and 452 CMR § 1.00 - 9.00. Our Division of Dispute Resolution functions as the court system for disputed cases. Also the DIA ensures all Massachusetts employers have Workers' Compensation insurance coverage for their employees. We serve injured workers, employers, insurers, attorneys, medical providers, and others involved in the Workers' Compensation process.

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