What percentage of the Average Weekly Wage is provided as Temporary Total Disability (TTD) benefits?

Temporary Total Disability (TTD) benefits in West Virginia are designed to provide financial support to workers who are unable to perform their job duties due to a work-related injury or illness. The percentage of the Average Weekly Wage (AWW) used to calculate these benefits is set at 66 2/3%. This percentage is intended to offer a balance between providing adequate financial support for injured workers while also managing costs within the workers' compensation system.

The reasoning behind setting this specific percentage is to ensure that workers receive a substantial portion of their wages to help cover living expenses during their recovery period, yet it is not so high as to create disincentives for returning to work once they are healed. The 66 2/3% rate is a standard benchmark, commonly seen in various workers' compensation programs across many states, reflecting the need to provide both support and encourage timely return to work.