In the summer edition of the Work Comp Connection newsletter (by the Kansas Department of Labor), the following article regarding various resources was posted:

Explanations and information can be found in the following materials listed on the Forms and Publications Web page of the KDOL website:

K-WC 25 & K-WC 250 – Workers Compensation Information for Kansas Employers and Employees, in English and Spanish, describe the purpose of the law, elections, employers’ responsibilities, the categories of disability benefits, how rates are determined, how to obtain insurance, conditions that affect benefits, guidelines for medical treatments, ombudsman, mediation services and more.

K-WC 27-A & K-WC 270-A – Important Information for Injured Employees, in English and Spanish, apply only to injuries on or after April 25, 2013.

K-WC 40 – A Posting Notice – Workers Compensation Rights and Responsibilities – applies only to injuries on or after April 25, 2013.

Links to these resources and much, much more are available on the KING website.

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Kevin McFarland is the President and CEO of KING. As President/CEO of the KING Workers’ Compensation Program, Kevin built and refined the program during his nearly forty-year tenure at LeadingAge Kansas. Not one to back away from a new venture, Kevin also took on management of LeadingAge Kansas Employee Benefits, Inc. (EBI) in 2023 as Executive Director. A 1982 graduate of Kansas State University, Kevin began his career in aging services as a Social Worker for current member, Meadowlark Hills, and to this day, maintains his Social Work license, in addition to being a licensed insurance agent. Kevin frequently engages with his community by facilitating current events discussion groups at Topeka member organizations and the Shepherd’s Center of Topeka, and by serving as a Eucharistic Minister at St. David’s Episcopal Church. He enjoys cooking, golf, K-State athletics, and the Kansas City Chiefs. Kevin is married to his wife, Cinnie, and has two grown sons. You can reach Kevin directly at 785.670.8052.