Kansas Disability Resources
If you just got hurt on the job, received a diagnosis, or need to understand what Kansas offers for people with disabilities, this page covers the major programs and how to access them.
Workers' Compensation
The Kansas Division of Workers Compensation handles claims.
What to do if you're hurt at work:- Report the injury to your employer as soon as possible.
- Seek medical treatment.
- File a claim if benefits are not provided.
- Notify your employer within 10 days (up to 20 days with good cause).
- File a formal claim within 3 years.
- Employers with a payroll over $20,000 annually must carry workers' compensation.
- Benefits include medical treatment, temporary/permanent disability, and death benefits.
- Temporary total disability pays 66 2/3% of average weekly wage.
- Phone: 785-296-4000 / 1-800-332-0353
- Web: dol.ks.gov/workers-comp
State Disability Programs
Kansas does not have a state disability insurance program. Apply through federal SSDI/SSI.
Medicaid
Kansas Medicaid is called KanCare.
How to apply:- Online at kancare.ks.gov
- By phone: 1-800-792-4884
Vocational Rehabilitation
Kansas Rehabilitation Services helps people with disabilities find employment. Contact:- Phone: 785-368-7471 / 1-866-213-9079
- Web: dcf.ks.gov/services/RS
Disability Rights
Disability Rights Center of Kansas is the state's federally designated Protection and Advocacy organization. Contact:- Phone: 785-273-9661 / 1-877-776-1541
- Web: drckansas.org
Veterans Services
The Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs provides state-level assistance.
Contact:- Phone: 785-296-3976
- Web: kcva.ks.gov
State Employment Protections
Kansas has the Kansas Act Against Discrimination, which prohibits disability discrimination for employers with 4 or more employees.
Where to file a complaint:- Kansas Human Rights Commission: 785-296-3206
- Web: khrc.net
Key Contacts
| Agency | Phone | Website | |--------|-------|---------| | Division of Workers Compensation | 1-800-332-0353 | dol.ks.gov | | KanCare (Medicaid) | 1-800-792-4884 | kancare.ks.gov | | Kansas Rehabilitation Services | 1-866-213-9079 | dcf.ks.gov | | Disability Rights Center of Kansas | 1-877-776-1541 | drckansas.org | | Kansas Human Rights Commission | 785-296-3206 | khrc.net | | Social Security Administration | 1-800-772-1213 | ssa.gov |