Introduction
Welcome to the Kentucky Department of Workers' Claims (DWC) website. With the support of Governor Andy Beshear, the DWC is committed to improving customer service and reducing costs to our customers in the Commonwealth. The Department of Workers' Claims is the agency primarily charged with the administration of the Kentucky program and has exclusive jurisdiction over workers' compensation claims. Our website is designed to provide users with helpful information on the functions of the Commonwealth's workers' compensation program.
Contacts
Robert Swisher, Commissioner
502-564-5550
Robert.Swisher@ky.gov
COVID-19 Issues
COVID-19 Test Codes and FeesDWC Extends Cancellation of In-Person ProceedingsUpdated Announcement Regarding Videoconference ProceedingsExecutive Order 2020-277Electronic Signatures and NotarizationVideoconference ProceedingsExtension of Cancellation of In-Person ProceedingsNew EDI Codes for Reporting COVID-19Telehealth Services During State of EmergencyUpdate on Department of Workers' Claims OperationsDepartment of Workers' Claims Policy Regarding Court Reporters and Remote DepositionsWorkers' Compensation Hearings Canceled
What's New/Recent Topics
Kentucky Individual Self-Insurance Guaranty Fund Notice of Meeting June 3, 2020
Notice of Public Hearing Regarding Proposed Changes to 803 KAR 25:010Notice of Special Meeting of Workers' Compensation Nominating Committee Tuesday, May 26, 2020Applications for Administrative Law Judge AppointmentNotice of Special Meeting of Workers' Compensation Committee April 6, 2020803 KAR 25:010 (amended March 2020)2020 Discount Rate Order and TablesDepartment of Workers' Claims Relocation2020 Workers' Compensation Benefit Schedule
Meeting Minutes
RAC Meeting Minutes
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Kentucky Workers’ Compensation Regulatory Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes June 19, 2019
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Kentucky Workers’ Compensation Regulatory Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes March 28, 2019
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Kentucky Workers’ Compensation Regulatory Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes March 7, 2019
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Kentucky Workers’ Compensation Regulatory Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes February 6, 2019
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Kentucky Workers’ Compensation Regulatory Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes December 12, 2018
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Kentucky Workers’ Compensation Regulatory Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes October 31, 2018
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Kentucky Workers’ Compensation Regulatory Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes October 3, 2018
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Kentucky Workers' Compensation Joint Meeting Minutes Regulatory Advisory Committee-Medical Advisory Committee August 30, 2018
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Kentucky Workers' Compensation Regulatory Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes August 30, 2018
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Kentucky Workers' Compensation Regulatory Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes July 30, 2018
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Kentucky Workers' Compensation Regulatory Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes July 9, 2018
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Kentucky Workers' Compensation Regulatory Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes June 19, 2018