Kansas Workers' Compensation Insurance

Your business must comply with the states where your employees perform work - not necessarily where the business was founded or is based. If your business operates in multiple states, or employees travel across state lines to work, you may need to modify your policy to guarantee coverage in the event of a claim.

You are required to carry workers' compensation insurance in Kansas if:

• You have any employees working in Kansas, whether full-time or part-time. 
• You’re going to work for someone else. Unless you’re an employee, you won’t be covered by their insurance policy and may need to provide proof of work comp. Are you an employee or an independent contractor? 10 ways to tell >>

Other regulations that may affect you:

• Workers' compensation insurance covers wage replacement and medical bills for employees injured on the job. To protect against other injuries at your place of business, you may need general liability insurance. Learn more about general liability >>

Factors That Impact Coverage

• You are an independent contractor with no employees: You may choose to exempt yourself from carrying workers’ compensation insurance. Once your total gross payroll exceeds $20,000, you must provide workers’ compensation insurance to employees. 
• You are a sole proprietor or partner: In Kansas, you are excluded from coverage but have the option to include yourself.  
• You are a corporate officer: You are considered an employee in Kansas and are included in coverage. If you own 10% or more of the business you may elect to exclude yourself.
• You are a member of an LLC: Kansas treats you like a partner and excludes you from coverage, but you have the option to include yourself.