Worker’s Comp can last up to how many days during the 12 month period starting on the date of the injury?

• A. 60 days
• B. 90 days
• C. 120 days
• D. 180 days

Answer: (D)

Temporary disability benefits are designed to replace wages while a worker recovers from a job-related injury, but there’s a limit to how long those payments can be made within the first year. In the 12-month period starting on the injury date, the amount of time you can receive workers’ compensation wage replacement is capped at 180 days (about six months). This cap prevents indefinite payments while still allowing time for recovery.

If the injury keeps the worker disabled beyond that window, different benefits or processes come into play, depending on the jurisdiction. The other options—60, 90, or 120 days—represent shorter timeframes and aren’t the standard cap described here.