This Unit has focused on workers' compensation and how each state has its separate guidelines for employee protection. One thing we have learned in recent years is that you must always expect the unexpected. We may feel great, in good health, and positive, but we all know accidents can happen in a flash. We need to be educated on our benefits that will be afforded to us by our employers in the event of injury or illness that causes us to miss substantial time at work. Having a plan of action to take care of our financial responsibilities and families is crucial and helps reduce stress for those impacted. Instructions: $$ Research the benefits your home state provides for employees who cannot work due to injury or other health conditions caused by the workplace. $$ Look at your living costs and determine if the benefits provided by your employers are suitable for you to survive the time of inactivity financially. Take into account the cost of living in your state, the size of your family, and where you may need to adjust their lifestyles to meet your financial responsibilities during the time of inactivity. $$ Prepare a "what if$"$ plan if you ever have to utilize workers' compensation benefits.