Final answer:
The maximum compensation for permanent incapacity under WICA, as of January 1, 2016, scales with the level of assessed incapacity. The compensation ranges from amounts up to $9,075 for the least severe cases, to $406,751 or more for the most severe cases, with various tiers in between based on the assessment.
Step-by-step explanation:
The subject of the question pertains to the compensation limits under the Work Injury Compensation Act (WICA) as updated on January 1, 2016. The maximum compensation for permanent incapacity (PI) under WICA can vary depending on the assessed level of incapacity. The breakdown is as follows:
- For compensation amounts up to $9,075, there is a specific compensation payout based on a predefined scale.
- From $9,076 to $36,900, the next tier of compensation applies for cases with a greater level of incapacity.
- For cases where the incapacity assessment falls between $36,901 to $89,350, a higher compensation bracket is considered.
- Those assessed between $89,351 to $186,350 are entitled to an even higher range of compensation payouts.
- More severe cases with compensation assessments ranging from $186,351 to $405,100 are allocated compensation accordingly.
- For assessments between $405,101 to $406,750, the compensation reaches the penultimate tier.
- Finally, in cases where the compensation is assessed at $406,751 or more, the maximum limit is applicable.