If you have a permanent partial disability rating of 50% or less, you can receive Kentucky workers compensation benefits for 425 weeks.  If you have a permanent partial disability rating of more than 50%, you can receive Kentucky workers compensation benefits for 520 weeks.  If you are totally disabled and cannot work any longer, you can receive Kentucky workers compensation benefits up to the time that you reach your full Social Security retirement age.

How long can I receive workers compensation in Kentucky?

 

A: If you have a permanent partial disability rating of 50% or less, you can receive Kentucky workers compensation benefits for 425 weeks.

If you have a permanent partial disability rating of more than 50%, you can receive Kentucky workers compensation benefits for 520 weeks.

If you are totally disabled and cannot work any longer, you can receive Kentucky workers compensation benefits up to the time that you reach your full Social Security retirement age.