What is the impairment qualification amount for the 26-49 age range?

• A. $8000
• B. $4000
• C. $6000
• D. $10000

Answer: (A)

In this exam topic, the impairment qualification amount is the minimum dollar value of permanent impairment that qualifies a claim for impairment benefits under the California Self-Insurance Plan. For workers aged 26 through 49, that threshold is eight thousand dollars. This age-based schedule recognizes that the impact of impairment on earning capacity changes with age, so the qualification amount increases or decreases accordingly. If the impairment value meets or exceeds eight thousand dollars, it qualifies for impairment consideration within this age band; amounts below may be handled differently. The other options correspond to thresholds for different age groups, not this one.