Kentucky Disability Resources
If you just got hurt on the job, received a diagnosis, or need to understand what Kentucky offers for people with disabilities, this page covers the major programs and how to access them.
Workers' Compensation
The Kentucky Department of Workers' Claims handles claims.
What to do if you're hurt at work:- Report the injury to your employer immediately.
- Seek medical treatment -- you may choose your own physician.
- File a claim if benefits are not provided.
- Notify your employer as soon as practicable.
- File a formal claim within 2 years of the injury.
- Employers with 1 or more employees must carry workers' compensation.
- Temporary total disability pays 66 2/3% of average weekly wage.
- Employee has the right to choose their own physician.
- Phone: 502-564-5550
- Web: labor.ky.gov/workers-comp
State Disability Programs
Kentucky does not have a state disability insurance program. Apply through federal SSDI/SSI.
Medicaid
Kentucky Medicaid is administered by the Department for Medicaid Services.
How to apply:- Online at kynect.ky.gov
- By phone: 1-855-459-6328
Vocational Rehabilitation
The Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) helps people with disabilities find employment.
Contact:- Phone: 502-564-4440 / 1-800-372-7172
- Web: kcc.ky.gov/vocrehab
Disability Rights
Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities (Kentucky P&A) is the state's federally designated P&A organization, also known as the Kentucky Protection and Advocacy Division. Contact:- Phone: 502-564-2967 / 1-800-372-2988
- Web: kypa.net
Veterans Services
The Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs provides state-level assistance.
Contact:- Phone: 502-564-9203 / 1-866-376-0308
- Web: veterans.ky.gov
State Employment Protections
Kentucky has the Kentucky Civil Rights Act, which prohibits disability discrimination for employers with 8 or more employees.
Where to file a complaint:- Kentucky Commission on Human Rights: 502-595-4024 / 1-800-292-5566
- Web: kchr.ky.gov
Key Contacts
| Agency | Phone | Website | |--------|-------|---------| | Dept. of Workers' Claims | 502-564-5550 | labor.ky.gov | | Medicaid | 1-855-459-6328 | kynect.ky.gov | | Office of Vocational Rehabilitation | 1-800-372-7172 | kcc.ky.gov | | Kentucky P&A | 1-800-372-2988 | kypa.net | | Commission on Human Rights | 1-800-292-5566 | kchr.ky.gov | | Social Security Administration | 1-800-772-1213 | ssa.gov |