Georgia Workers Comp 2026
Max weekly benefit: $800, waiting period 7 days, replacement rate 67%.
Official Source
Georgia State Board of Workers Compensation
https://sbwc.georgia.gov/Last verified: 2026-03-21
2026 update synced: max weekly cap 800, minimum 50, waiting period 7 days.
Legal Readiness Snapshot
Operational target: immediate employer notice and claim setup before first payable week; verify statutory notice limits with state agency.
Georgia filing statutes vary by claim type and procedural posture. Use the official agency source before submission.
- First report of injury form (Georgia agency format)
- Initial treating provider note with work-status restrictions
- Average weekly wage evidence (pay stubs or payroll summary)
- Incident narrative with date/time/location and witness data
- Employer/carrier claim number and correspondence log