Workers' Compensation benefits include:

1. Compensation of up to 2/3 of your weekly salary (tax free) up to a maximum of $400 per week for the time you have missed from work.
2. Full medical coverage for all treatment related to the on the job injury or illness with no deductibles or copays.
3. Reimbursement for all out of pocket expenses including transportation to and from your doctor's office.
4. Possible cash awards for permanent impairment to extremities, regardless of whether or not you lose any time from work.
5. If you return to work and suffer reduced earnings due to your work related injury you may be entitled to the difference between past and present earnings. Even if you return to work with no loss of earnings you are entitled to continuing medical treatment if necessary.

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