What type of benefits are aimed to compensate for permanent impairments that allow an individual to work but reduces their earning capacity?

The answer is C, Permanent Partial Disability benefits. These benefits are specifically designed to provide compensation to individuals who have suffered a permanent impairment as a result of a work-related injury. While the individual may still be able to work, the impairment reduces their earning capacity. This type of benefit acknowledges that, although the worker can still engage in some form of employment, their ability to earn as much as they did prior to the injury has been negatively impacted.

Permanent Partial Disability benefits are typically determined based on the severity of the impairment and how it affects the individual's ability to perform work tasks or secure employment at previous earning levels. The goal of these benefits is to financially support workers who may face challenges in maintaining their previous standard of living due to lingering effects of their injury.

In contrast, Temporary Total Disability benefits are intended for individuals who are completely unable to work for a limited period while they recover from their injuries. Permanent Total Disability benefits are for those who are no longer able to work at all due to their injuries. Medical benefits cover expenses related to the treatment of injuries but do not address the reduction in earning capacity linked to permanent impairments.