Kansas Workers Comp 2026

Official Source

Kansas Department of Labor - Workers Compensation

Last verified: 2026-03-21

2026 update synced: max weekly cap 771, minimum 25, waiting period 7 days.

Legal Readiness Snapshot

Operational target: immediate employer notice and claim setup before first payable week; verify statutory notice limits with state agency.

Kansas filing statutes vary by claim type and procedural posture. Use the official agency source before submission.

• First report of injury form (Kansas agency format)
• Initial treating provider note with work-status restrictions
• Average weekly wage evidence (pay stubs or payroll summary)
• Incident narrative with date/time/location and witness data
• Employer/carrier claim number and correspondence log