There are two percentage settings that are used for variable deductions.
The first setting allows a user to specify a maximum percentage that is deducted from a benefit payment when this type of deduction is created on a case. This is the maximum percentage that can be specified when creating this type of deduction on a case. For example, if the maximum percentage amount is set to 5, the percentage specified when this type of deduction is created on a case cannot be more than 5%.
The second setting is used to set a default percentage value that is deducted from a benefit. For example, if the default percentage is set to 20%, this is the standard percentage of the benefit that is deducted from the total benefit payment for this type of deduction. When a deduction is created on a case, the default percentage field is automatically populated with this value. Setting a default percentage eliminates the need to manually enter a percentage for deductions that are based on this type of deduction.