It’s October 1st!  That means the OWCP published the new maximum and minimum compensation rates for the the next year and determines the Section 10(f) adjustments.  Starting October 1, 2017:

  • Maximum compensation rate raises to $1,471.78
  • Minimum compensation rate goes to $367.94
  • National Average Weekly Wage, applicable to many retired workers, is now $735.89
  • Section 10(f) Annual Increase is 2.46%

For historical data on the NAWW, minimum compensation rate, maximum compensation rate and the annual october increases, please see the DLHWC rates page.