- The basic compensation rate is 66 2/3%, which is increased to 75% if there is at least one eligible dependent:
- A husband or wife who lives with the employee.
- An unmarried child (including an adopted child or stepchild) who lives with the employee, is under 18 years of age, and the employee makes regular direct payments for his or her support.
- An unmarried child who is 18 years of age or older, but who cannot support himself or herself because of mental or physical disability, and the employee makes regular direct payments for his or her support.
- An unmarried child (who is at least 18 years of age, but under 23 years of age) who is a full-time student, and has not completed four years of school beyond the high school level.
- A parent who is totally dependent upon the employee for support.
- A spouse or dependent child who does not live with the employee, but to whom you make regular direct payments for his or her support, either as ordered by a Court or through informal arrangement.
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