Kansas Workers Compensation Benefits

Complete guide to workers comp benefits, filing deadlines, and rules in Kansas (KS).

Max Weekly Benefit

$756

Benefit Duration

Until maximum medical improvement

Waiting Period

7 days (retroactive after 21 days)

Filing Deadline

200 days from date of injury

Average Settlement

$14,000 – $40,000

State Fund Available

No

Key Facts About Kansas Workers Comp

  • •All employers must provide workers comp coverage
  • •Benefits are 66⅔% of average weekly wage
  • •Kansas has a shorter filing deadline than most states
  • •Employer selects the treating physician

Common Industries in Kansas

Workers in these Kansas industries file the most workers compensation claims:

AgricultureAviationOil & GasManufacturingHealthcare

How to File a Workers Comp Claim in Kansas

  1. Report your injury to your employer as soon as possible. Kansas requires prompt written notice.
  2. Seek medical treatment from an authorized provider. Your employer or their insurer may have specific physician requirements.
  3. File your claim with Kansas's workers compensation board before the deadline: 200 days from date of injury.
  4. Follow your treatment plan and keep records of all medical visits, expenses, and time missed from work.

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