Workers' Compensation Insurance

All state employees are covered under the Kentucky Worker’s Compensation law, which pays employees part of their salaries for work-related injuries. If your claim is approved, your necessary medical expenses will also be paid.

If you are unable to work for an extended time because of a work related injury or illness covered by Workers’ Compensation Insurance, you will be paid for your time off work. Workers’ Compensation indemnity benefits are 66 2/3% of your average weekly salary. You may, however, use your accumulated sick leave to keep your regular, full salary. If you choose to use your paid sick leave, your workers’ compensation pay benefits must be assigned back to the state for whatever time you receive paid sick leave. Your sick leave will be reinstated to the extent that Worker’s Compensation was assigned. You may not receive paid sick leave and Worker’s Compensation pay for the same period of time. See KAR 2.140 Section 4 Workers’ Compensation Fund and Program.

If you are injured on the job, you must report the injury as soon as possible to your supervisor. Supervisors are responsible for completing the Employer’s First Report of Injury within 3 working days. This may be completed on-line at http://personnel.ky.gov/benefits/workerscomp/default.htm.

Most injuries could probably be prevented if employees remain safety-conscious at all times. Review the General Safety Rules included in this handbook or contact the Kentucky Safety Program at (502) 564-7911. If you need additional information about Worker’s Compensation, contact your agency personnel office or the Workers’ Compensation Branch at (502) 564-6847.