APPENDIX C:
COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENTS FOR
CLAIMS FROM10/1/75 THROUGH 6/29/85
Here is a quick and efficient way to calculate cost of living adjustments
for injuries occurring from 10-1-75 through 6-30-83:
- Employee’s original AWW x 2/3 = Rate.
- Rate ÷ SAWW at time of injury x SAWW at time of incapacity
= adjusted rate.
EXAMPLE:
Injury date: 4-22-79 (SAWW = $173.79)
AWW = $300.00/Rate = $200.00
Period of incapacity: 8-1-89 through 9-1-89 (SAWW = $346.90)
($200.00 ÷ $173.79 x $346.90 = $399.22)
$399.22 is the adjusted rate for 8-1-89 to 9-1-89.
For injuries from 7-1-83 through 6-30-85, use the following formula:
- Employee’s original AWW x 2/3 = Rate.
- Rate ÷ SAWW at time of injury x SAWW at time of anniversary
just prior to incapacity = adjusted rate.
EXAMPLE:
Injury date: 4-22-84 (SAWW = $255.86)
AWW = $300.00/Rate = $200.00
Period of incapacity: 8-1-95 through 9-1-95 (SAWW = $416.02)
($200.00 ÷ $255.86 x $416.02 = $325.19)
$325.19 is the adjusted rate for 8-1-95 to 9-1-95.
Revised 9/5/08
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