Massachusetts Workers Comp 2026
Max weekly benefit: $1,796, waiting period 5 days, replacement rate 60%.
Official Source
Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents
https://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-industrial-accidentsLast verified: 2026-03-21
2026 update synced: max weekly cap 1796, minimum 359, waiting period 5 days.
Legal Readiness Snapshot
Operational target: same-week employer notice and first treatment documentation; verify legal notice deadline with state agency.
Massachusetts filing statutes vary by claim type and procedural posture. Use the official agency source before submission.
- First report of injury form (Massachusetts 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