SB5548 modifies workers' compensation benefits in Washington, adjusting percentages based on marital status and number of children.

SB5548 revises workers' compensation benefits in Washington, setting new percentages for monthly payments based on marital status and the number of children. Effective July 1, 2026, workers with permanent total disability will receive varying percentages of their wages, increasing with the number of children. For instance, married workers with five or more children will receive 75% of their wages, while unmarried workers with no children will receive 60%. The bill also mandates that payments to legal custodians of children be reduced by the amount paid to the worker or surviving spouse.

SB5548 modifies workers' compensation benefits in Washington, adjusting percentages based on marital status and number of children.

SB5548 revises workers' compensation benefits in Washington, setting new percentages for monthly payments based on marital status and the number of children. Effective July 1, 2026, workers with permanent total disability will receive varying percentages of their wages, increasing with the number of children. For instance, married workers with five or more children will receive 75% of their wages, while unmarried workers with no children will receive 60%. The bill also mandates that payments to legal custodians of children be reduced by the amount paid to the worker or surviving spouse.