Vermont builds paperwork rules into every claim. The insurer has 21 days from notice to accept your claim or deny it on a Form 2. Before it cuts off your checks, it must send a Form 27 and payments cannot end until at least 7 days after that notice reaches both you and the Commissioner.
Those 7 days are your window. Use them to collect your medical records and get advice before the money stops.
Vermont weekly benefit amounts
Temporary total checks are two-thirds of your average weekly wage. For injuries from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, the weekly maximum is $1,914 and the weekly minimum is $638. Those figures apply to that one-year window, so the date of your injury decides which numbers you get.
On top of the base check, you receive $20 a week for each dependent under 21 while you are on temporary benefits. If you stay on those checks past 26 weeks, the amount is adjusted every July 1 to keep pace.
The first 3 days of disability are unpaid. Want a ballpark figure? Our pay estimator can help.
| Weekly check | two-thirds (66 2/3%) of your average weekly wage |
|---|---|
| Weekly cap, July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 | $1,914 |
| Weekly minimum, July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 | $638 |
| Waiting period | first 3 days of disability unpaid |
Deadlines in a Vermont claim
- Tell your employer as soon as practicable after the injury, which means as soon as you reasonably can.
- Make your claim for compensation within six months of the injury.
- The outside limit to start a claim: three years from the injury.
- Appeal the Commissioner's award to Superior Court: within 30 days.
Aim for the six-month date. Treat the three-year limit as a backstop, not a target.
Watch the insurer's clock as well. If 21 days have passed since your notice with no acceptance and no Form 2, write that date down.
A Form 2 denial in Vermont is not the last word
A Form 2 says the insurer will not pay. It does not mean the state agrees. Disputes go to the Workers' Compensation and Safety Division and an award by the Commissioner can be appealed to Superior Court.
Who treats you can shape the outcome. Your employer may pick the first provider and you can then switch by giving written notice. A doctor who listens to you and writes clear notes is worth the switch.
For more on next moves, read about a denied workers comp claim or our guide to checks that stopped.
Fees a Vermont workers comp lawyer can be awarded
Fees come into play only when the Commissioner decides to award them, so the 20% figure is a ceiling. When the Commissioner awards attorney fees, they can be up to 20% of the compensation or benefits awarded. Before you sign anything, ask the attorney how the fee would be figured in your case and what happens if no fee is awarded.
People also ask
Can I get more if I have kids?
Yes. While you are on temporary benefits, Vermont adds $20 a week for each dependent under 21.
Do I get paid for the first few days off?
No. Vermont does not pay the first 3 days of disability.
How do I reach the Division?
Call the Workers' Compensation and Safety Division at 802-828-2286.