McIntosh v. Sedgwick County

McAnany, J.:

Sedgwick County (County) appeals the decision of the Workers Compensation Appeals Board (Board) affirming the administrative law judge’s conclusion that the County is not entitled to an offset for social security retirement benefits pursuant to K.S.A. 44-501(h).

Willie McIntosh worked as a security officer for Sedgwick County. In the spring of 1999, at about the time of his 65th birthday, McIntosh began receiving social security retirement benefits of $973 per month; but he continued to work full-time for the County. He planned to retire effective August 1, 1999. However, in June…