Workers’ Compensation Attorney Thomas W. Herman of The Law Firm of Westmoreland, Patterson, Moseley, and Hinson in Macon, GA, answers the question:
What is the waiting period to receive workers’ compensation benefits in Georgia?
So the question is, What is the waiting period to receive workers’ compensation benefits in Georgia?
Attorney Thomas Herman explains that if you’re taken completely out of work, there’s a seven-day waiting period. Benefits start on the eighth day, with the first check due within 21 days of the first day you’re out of work. If you’re still out after 21 consecutive days, you’ll receive back pay for the first week. For work restrictions with immediate income loss, such as reduced hours or pay, there is no waiting period, and benefits begin right away. Watch to learn more!
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