There are limits to how long you can receive benefits, but there is no one size fits all answer. Outside of the time limits, there are generally three situations that can stop your temporary total benefits without the insurance company getting permission from the State Board of Workers’ Compensation. These situations include:
- The authorized treating doctor returns you to work on regular duty without any restrictions
- You go back to work earning the same wages as you were earning when you were injured
- The insurer follows the procedure set forth under Georgia workers’ compensation laws and Board Rule 240 in regards to offering you light-duty work, and you don’t attempt to perform it
Keep in mind that there are many other circumstances under which the State Board can suspend benefits.
