What income benefits am I entitled to when I am hurt at work?

There are several categories of benefits. The first and most common is temporary income benefits (TIBS). TIBS are payable when you have a compensable injury, are disabled, and have not reached maximum medical improvement. TIBS are payable when you are unable to obtain and retain employment due to a compensable injury, you have not reached maximum medical improvement as certified by a doctor, and you do not have your salary continued by the employer. TIBS are paid at the rate of 70% of your pre-injury average weekly wage in most cases. If you receive a low hourly wage, you may receive benefits at 75% for a period of time.