Rules and regulations; filing

44-573. Rules and regulations; filing. The director of workers compensation may adopt and promulgate such rules and regulations as the director deems necessary for the purposes of administering and enforcing the provisions of the workers compensation act. The commissioner of insurance may adopt and promulgate such rules and regulations as the commissioner of insurance deems necessary for the purposes of administering the workers compensation fund and group-funded workers compensation pools. All such rules and regulations shall be filed in the office of the secretary of state as provided by article 4 of chapter 77 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated and amendments thereto. History: L. 1955, ch. 250, § 17; L. 1968, ch. 102, § 10; L. 1974, ch. 203, § 51; L. 1982, ch. 213, § 11; L. 1983, ch. 166, § 16; L. 1988, ch. 366, § 10; L. 1991, ch. 144, § 12; L. 1993, ch. 286, § 65; July 1. Law Review and Bar Journal References: "A Species Unto Themselves: Professional Disciplinary Actions," Mary Feighny and Camille Nohe, 71 J.K.B.A. No. 6, 29 (2002). CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Director's Rule 51-9-5 concerning unreasonable refusal of medical treatment quoted. Evans v. Cook & Galloway Drilling Co., 191 Kan. 439, 444, 381 P.2d 341 (1963). 2. Rule 51-3-5 and Rule 51-1-7 cited in construing when compensation case is "commenced." Ricker v. Yellow Transit Freight Line, Inc., 191 Kan. 151, 157, 158, 379 P.2d 279 (1963). 3. Rule 51-3-5 cited in determining reasonable time for having claim set for hearing. Clark v. Tucker Electric Co., 185 Kan. 580, 585, 345 P.2d 620 (1959). 4. Director's Rule 51-7-9 for computation of compensation approved; not "pyramiding." Rhea v. Kansas City Power & Light Co., 176 Kan. 674, 676, 679, 272 P.2d 741 (1954). 5. Rule making power may not be exercised in conflict with statute. Stanley v. United Iron Works Co., 160 Kan. 243, 256, 160 P.2d 708 (1945). 6. Court has determined K.S.A. 44-510 (3) (c) (21) provides method for computation of compensation for certain scheduled injuries. That being true no method which does not comply with its requirements can be substituted, either by rule and regulation or otherwise. Stanley v. United Iron Works Co., 160 Kan. 243, 256, 257, 160 P.2d 708 (1945). 7. Procedure and rulings pamphlet of commissioner (1941 Revision) quoted with approval. McCullough v. Southwestern Bell Telephone Co., 155 Kan. 629, 635, 127 P.2d 467 (1942). 8. Rules and regulations of director construed as to computing percentage loss of vision. Piper v. Kansas Turnpike Authority, 200 Kan. 438, 442, 436 P.2d 396 (1968). 9. Regulations of workmen's compensation director applied; computation of wages of part-time pilot; maximum benefits awarded. Zeitner v. Flotair, Inc., 211 Kan. 19, 24, 505 P.2d 661 (1973). 10. Cited; director's adoption of K.A.R. 51-3-6, allowing director to set county where certain claims to be heard, within his authority. Knoble v. National Carriers, Inc., 212 Kan. 331, 338, 510 P.2d 1274. 11. K.A.R. 51-7-8(b)(1) is a valid regulation deducting temporary benefits from permanent-partial-disability award. Barbury v. Duckwall Alco Stores, 42 Kan. App. 2d 693, 215 P.3d 643 (2009). Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026