On March 12, 2014, the North Carolina Industrial Commission revised the maximum weekly compensation for 2014. The maximum weekly benefit applicable to all injuries and claims arising on or after January 1, 2014, is now $904.00. Employers and carriers who have paid disability compensation at the rate of $912.00 for claims arising on or after January 1, 2014, shall be entitled to a credit for related overpayments.
To read the full announcement from NCIC, please click here.
As always, feel free to contact any of MGC's workers' compensation attorneys with questions you may have.
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