# Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act: Maximum and Minimum Compensation Rates
> **Office of Workers' Compensation Programs** · Final rule. · Published 2018-04-19 · Effective 2018-05-21 · 83 FR 17287
## Document
- **Document number:** 2018-08133
- **Category:** workers-comp
- **Sub-agency:** Office of Workers' Compensation Programs
- **Federal Register citation:** 83 FR 17287
- **CFR reference:** 20 CFR 702
- **Publication date:** 2018-04-19
- **Effective date:** 2018-05-21
## Abstract

This final rule contains regulations implementing the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act's provisions on maximum and minimum amounts of compensation payable. These regulations clarify how the Department interprets and applies these provisions in accordance with several court decisions to ensure injured workers are compensated properly and insurers and employers are aware of their responsibilities. In addition, the rule implements the Act's annual compensation-adjustment mechanism for permanent total disability compensation and death benefits.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/04/19/2018-08133/longshore-and-harbor-workers-compensation-act-maximum-and-minimum-compensation-rates)
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