Kansas to Increase Workers' Compensation Benefits in July

The new legislation, signed by Governor Laura Kelly, marks the first major increase since 2011.

Kansas will raise the compensation benefits for workers injured or killed on the job starting in July.
The bipartisan bill passed unanimously by the Republican-controlled Legislature and signed by the Democratic governor.
Maximum benefits for families of deceased workers will increase from $300,000 to $500,000.
Benefits for permanent and total disability will jump from $155,000 to $400,000, with adjustments tied to inflation.
The reform aims to create a more efficient system and maintain stability for businesses.