Kansas Administrative Regulations Agency 51 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR-DIVISION OF WORKERS COMPENSATION
Here is a summary of the Kansas Administrative Regulations (K.A.R.) for Agency 51 - Department of Labor, Division of Workers Compensation:
🏛 Agency 51 – Kansas Department of Labor: Division of Workers Compensation
This division oversees the workers compensation system in Kansas. The regulations aim to ensure fair and timely handling of workplace injury claims and outline the responsibilities of employers, insurers, healthcare providers, and injured workers.
🔹 Key Areas Covered in K.A.R. Title 51:
Medical Treatment & Billing (Articles 9–11)
51-9-1 to 51-9-13: Fee schedules for physicians and other healthcare providers.
51-9-17: Use of treatment guidelines (e.g., Official Disability Guidelines - ODG).
51-11-1 to 51-11-3: Rules for billing, medical reports, and documentation.
Claims & Dispute Resolution
51-3-1: Requirements for claims filings and procedures.
51-18-1 to 51-18-5: Rules governing administrative law judges (ALJs), mediation, and hearings.
Employer Obligations
51-12-1: Employer’s duty to report injuries and provide information on workers’ compensation rights.
51-15-1 to 51-15-6: Self-insurance regulations and employer reporting.
Vocational Rehabilitation
51-16-1 to 51-16-3: Services offered, eligibility requirements, and rehabilitation plan approval process.
Impairment Ratings & Examinations
51-7-1 to 51-7-8: Rules on independent medical evaluations and rating permanent impairment using the AMA Guides.
Electronic Records & Reporting
51-17-1 to 51-17-5: Rules for electronic filing of forms and data sharing with the Workers Compensation Division.
🔸 Regulatory Objectives
Provide timely medical care and compensation for injured workers.
Ensure employers maintain coverage or self-insure properly.
Promote efficient dispute resolution through administrative hearings and mediation.
Support injured workers' return to work when possible.
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