From the Collins & Lacy Workers’ Compensation team:
The South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission has confirmed the maximum compensation rate for injuries occurring in 2021 is $903.40, an increase of $36.74 from 2020’s rate. The rate is based on the average of South Carolina wages from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. The mileage reimbursement rate for travel to and from medical treatment during 2021 is $0.56, down two cents compared to 2020.