Get K-WC 98 - Department Of Labor - Dol Ks

Benefits are 66.67 percent of an employee's average gross weekly wage, but not less than $25 nor more than the statutory maximum. Total compensation may not exceed $155,000 per injury. Workers compensation insurance in Kansas is mandated by state law for most but not all employers.

Temporary Total Disability There is a one-week waiting period (seven calendar days) before TTD benefits are paid.

You can contact the division at (785) 296-4000, (800) 332-0353 or kdol.wcemployerservices@ks.gov.

Workers' Comp Exemptions in Kansas Corporate Officers who are included in coverage must utilize a minimum payroll of 1,000 per week ($52,000 Annual) and a maximum weekly payroll of $4,100 ($213,200 Annual) in order to calculate the cost of workers' comp insurance.

All claim types on a First Report of Injury (FROI) are reportable to the State of Kansas within 28 days of the employer being notified that an injury has occurred.

Workers' Comp Exemptions in Kansas Corporate Officers who are included in coverage must utilize a minimum payroll of 1,000 per week ($52,000 Annual) and a maximum weekly payroll of $4,100 ($213,200 Annual) in order to calculate the cost of workers' comp insurance.

Under the law, an employee must provide notice to the employer either (a) the employee sustained a work-related injury, or (b) the employee wants workers compensation benefits.

Employees need to report their injury to their supervisor or employer within 20 days of the injury. In the case of repetitive stress injuries, the employee needs to report it within 20 days of getting medical treatment. This same rule applies for any injury that occurs over a long period of time.