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§ 9–622

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Lab. & Empl. § 9-622 (2026)
Title 9. Workers' Compensation
Subtitle 6. Benefits

§ 9–622Copy Citation

(a)
If, under an initial claim filed on or after January 1, 1988, temporary total disability benefits are reopened under § 9-736(b) of this title, the employer or its insurer shall pay the covered employee compensation that equals two-thirds of the average weekly wage of the covered employee, but:
(1)
does not exceed the lesser of:
(i)
the average weekly wage of the State on the date of reopening; or
(ii)
150% of the initial award; and
(2)
is not less than the initial award.
(b)
The employer or its insurer shall pay the compensation for the period that the covered employee is temporarily totally disabled.