What Benefits Am I Entitled to Under California Workers’ Comp?

California has one of the most comprehensive workers’ compensation systems in the country. If you’re injured at work, you may be entitled to five categories of benefits — and you don’t need to prove anyone was at fault. Here’s a complete breakdown of what California workers’ comp covers.

1. Medical Treatment

Workers’ comp pays for all reasonable and necessary medical treatment related to your work injury. This includes:

• Doctor visits and specialist consultations
• Surgery and hospitalization
• Physical therapy and chiropractic care
• Prescription medications
• Diagnostic imaging (X-rays, MRIs, CT scans)
• Medical devices (braces, crutches, wheelchair)
• Mileage reimbursement for medical appointments

You pay zero out-of-pocket for approved treatment — no copays, no deductibles.

2. Temporary Disability (TD) Benefits

If your injury prevents you from working, you receive temporary disability payments:

• Amount: approximately 2/3 of your gross weekly wages
• 2025 minimum: $242.86 per week
• 2025 maximum: $1,619.15 per week
• Duration: up to 104 weeks within 5 years of your injury date

3. Permanent Disability (PD) Benefits

If your injury causes lasting impairment, you receive permanent disability benefits. The amount depends on:

• Your disability rating (0-100%)
• Your age at the time of injury
• Your occupation
• Your pre-injury earnings

PD benefits can range from a few thousand dollars to hundreds of thousands for high-rated injuries.

4. Supplemental Job Displacement Benefits

If you can’t return to your previous job and your employer doesn’t offer modified or alternative work, you may receive a voucher of up to $6,000 for education and retraining at an accredited school.

5. Death Benefits

If a worker dies from a work injury, their dependents may receive:

• Up to $390,000 in death benefits (depending on number of dependents)
• Burial expenses up to $10,000

Are You Getting All the Benefits You Deserve?

Insurance companies routinely minimize claims and undervalue injuries. A Certified Workers’ Comp Specialist can ensure you receive every benefit California law provides. Contact Yazdchi Law for a free case review — you pay nothing unless we win.