Workers Compensation | Kentucky Department Of Workers' Claims
Accepts and oversees workers' compensation claims. Provides medical care and monetary benefits when an employee cannot work due to a work-related injury or occupational disease.
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211 UWGC
Physical Address
500 Mero Street, Third Floor, Frankfort, KY 40601
Hours
mon 8:00am - 5:00pm;tue 8:00am - 5:00pm;wed 8:00am - 5:00pm;thu 8:00am - 5:00pm;fri 8:00am - 5:00pm
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Application process
Report injury or disease to supervisor or another designated person as soon as possible after the event. Employers must report the injury or disease to its workers’ compensation insurance carrier within three days of receiving notification. If the injury or disease requires an employee to miss one day or more from work, the insurance carrier must report the injury or disease to the Department of Workers’ Claims.
Fee
None
Eligibility
Serves Kentucky employees that have experienced a work-related injury or disease.
Service area
Kentucky
Agency info
Kentucky Department Of Workers' Claims
State agency with exclusive jurisdiction over workers' compensation matters in the state of Kentucky. Administers claims and ensures compliance with workers’ compensation legal provisions.