MS HB26

Increases the maximum total compensation recovery under Mississippi workers' compensation law from 450 weeks to 520 weeks of benefits.

Applies the 520-week maximum to all compensation types including permanent total disability, temporary total disability, permanent partial disability, temporary partial disability, and death benefits.

Maintains the existing compensation rate of 66-2/3% of the average weekly wage for the state as the basis for all benefit calculations.

Effective July 1, 2021.