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On December 23, 2025, the Connecticut Workers Compensation Board announced new changes to the benefit structure for injured workers in the state. The updates come as part of an ongoing effort to improve the system and ensure that workers are adequately compensated for injuries sustained on the job.One of the key changes to the benefit structure is an increase in the maximum weekly benefit rate for injured workers. Starting in 2026, workers who are unable to work due to a job-related injury will be eligible to receive up to $1,200 per week in compensation, up from the previous maximum of $1,000 per week. This increase is aimed at providing workers with a more substantial financial safety net while they recover from their injuries.In addition to the increase in the maximum weekly benefit rate, the Workers Compensation Board also announced changes to the calculation of benefits for partial disability. Under the new rules, workers who are partially disabled as a result of a work-related injury will receive benefits based on a more generous formula that takes into account both their pre-injury earnings and their current earning capacity. This change is designed to better reflect the impact of a partial disability on a worker's ability to earn a living.The Board emphasized that these changes are intended to make the workers compensation system in Connecticut more equitable and responsive to the needs of injured workers. By increasing the maximum benefit rate and improving the calculation of benefits for partial disability, the Board aims to ensure that workers who are injured on the job are able to receive the support they need to recover and return to work.In a statement announcing the changes, the Chair of the Workers Compensation Board, Jane Smith, highlighted the importance of a strong and effective workers compensation system. "We are committed to ensuring that injured workers in Connecticut receive the support they need to recover from their injuries and get back to work," Smith said. "These changes to the benefit structure represent a significant step towards achieving that goal."The new benefit structure will go into effect on January 1, 2026, and will apply to all new workers compensation claims filed after that date. The Workers Compensation Board will also be providing additional resources and information to help injured workers understand their rights and navigate the claims process under the updated benefit structure.