Q: What are the common types of workers’ compensation benefits?

A: Missouri workers’ compensation may provide several different types of benefits depending on your injury.

Common types of workers’ compensation benefits include:

• Medical Care Benefits– Covers necessary treatment like hospital visits, medications, surgeries, and rehab.

• Rehabilitation Benefits – Covers physical therapy and retraining if you can’t return to your old job.

• Disability Benefits:

  • Temporary Disability – Wage replacement while you recover.

  • Permanent Disability – Compensation if you’re left with lasting impairments.

• Death Benefits – Financial help for dependents, including burial expenses, if a worker dies from a job-related injury or illness.

For More Information:

What Benefits Can You Get Under Missouri Workers’ Comp?

Workplace Accident Injury