Get KWC 27A (Rev

File your workers' compensation claim within two years of the date of the injury. If payment was made on account of the injury (or death), the claim must be filed within two years after the last benefit payment that was made.

Workers' compensation settlement values in Kansas City range from $2,000 to $40,000 or more, with the average amount hovering around $22,000. These figures come from national workers' compensation program data from recent years. However, settlement values can vary drastically from case to case.

There is a one- week waiting period (seven calendar days) before TTD benefits are paid. If the disability continues for three consecutive weeks, the employee is reimbursed for the waiting period. Employees may collect medical benefits during the first week.

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.

Replacement funds for lost wages under workers' compensation in Kansas equals two-thirds of your average weekly wage, up to a limit of 75% of the statewide average weekly wage. This figure is based on your gross pay – that is, before tax – during the 26 weeks leading up to your accident.

Kansas Has Strict Time Limits. 20 days from the date of the accident. 20 days from the day you sought medical treatment if you are still working. 10 days from when you left the company.

Workers' compensation is insurance that provides cash benefits and/or medical care for workers who are injured or become ill as a direct result of their job. Employers pay for this insurance, and shall not require the employee to contribute to the cost of compensation.

For additional help with verifying workers compensation coverage in Kansas, call the Kansas Department of Labor, Division of Workers Compensation, Coverage and Compliance, at 785-296- 6767.