KNS LEG Workers' Compensation

Published on: Oct 14, 2026

On Oct. 8, KNS LEG published amendments to workers' comp. rules.

  • KNS LEG Division of Workers' Compensation published permanent rules that incorporate proposed amendments on termination of compensable cases and appeals.
  • Amends Kansas Administrative Regulations Agency 51 Department of Labor - Division of Workers Compensation.
  • Revises KNS LEG 51-3-1, KNS LEG 51-3-8, KNS LEG 51-18-2 and KNS LEG 51-18-4.
  • Published in the Kansas State Register, Vol. 45, Issue 41.
  • Amendments
  • Provides that a case may be terminated by a settlement award on written stipulation.
  • Updates required stipulations to include question to respondent regarding the claim.
  • Adds procedures to account for the division's online electronic filing system.
  • Sets deadlines for receiving applications for review by mail and adds procedures for pro se claimants filing briefs.
  • Effectiveness
  • Rule amendments are effective on Oct. 23, 2026.
Regulators
KNS LEG
Entity Types
Corp; Ins
Reference
KNS SR Vol. 45, Is. 41, 10/8/2026; KNS SR Vol. 45 Is. 22, 5/28/2026; Citation: *KNS LEG* 51-3-1, 51-3-8, 51-18-2, 51-18-4;
Functions
Compliance; Financial; Legal; Reporting
Countries
United States of America
Category
State
N/A
Products
Corporate; Insurance; Workers Comp
Rule Type
Final
Regions
Am
Rule Date
Oct 8, 2026
Effective Date
Oct 23, 2026
Rule ID
315914
Linked to
N/A
Reg. Last Update
Oct 8, 2026
Report Section
US Consumer