When the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) determines there is a permanent or temporary total disability from a workers' compensation injury, a worker receives monthly payments during the period of the disability, as follows:
| No. of the Worker's Children | % of the Worker's Wages if the Worker is Married | % of the Worker's Wages if the Worker is Unmarried |
| 0 | 65% | 60% |
| 1 | 67% | 62% |
| 2 | 69% | 64% |
| 3 | 71% | 66% |
| 4 | 73% | 68% |
| 5 or more | 75% | 70% |
The term "child" means every natural born child, posthumous child, stepchild, child legally adopted prior to the injury, child born after the injury where conception occurred prior to the injury, and dependent child in the legal custody and control of the worker, all while under the age of 18 years, or under the age of 23 years while permanently enrolled at a full time course in an accredited school, and over the age of 18 years if the child is a dependent as a result of a disability.
A married worker receives an additional $10 per month when the worker is receiving the minimum monthly payments for a permanent or temporary total disability.
The percentages of the worker's wages to be received by an injured unmarried worker for a permanent or temporary total disability are the same as a married worker.
An unmarried worker also receives an additional $10 per month when the worker is receiving the minimum monthly payments for a permanent or temporary total disability.