Kentucky Crime Victims Compensation Program
The Crime Victims Compensation Board decides claims from innocent victims of violent crime who have no other resources to pay for losses caused by the crime. It can help with eligible costs such as medical and dental expenses, mental health counseling, lost wages, loss of support for dependents, and funeral or burial expenses. It is a payer of last resort, meaning it covers costs that are not paid by insurance or other sources. It is administered by the Crime Victims Compensation Board within the Kentucky Claims Commission.
Who it is for
Innocent victims of violent crime committed in Kentucky, and in some cases their dependents or surviving family members, who incurred eligible expenses and cooperated with law enforcement.
Focus: Domestic and intimate partner violence, Sexual assault
Before you start
How you apply: Apply directly to the program.
How to apply
- Report the crime to law enforcement, generally within 48 hours, or be prepared to explain a good reason for any delay.
- Cooperate with law enforcement and prosecution efforts.
- Gather records of your losses, such as the police report, medical and counseling bills, proof of lost wages, or funeral costs.
- File a claim online through the board's portal at kycc.ky.gov or request a paper claim form from the board.
- Call the Crime Victims Compensation Board at 502-782-8255 with questions about eligibility or how to apply.
Deadline: The crime generally must be reported to law enforcement within 48 hours unless there is good cause for a delay. Confirm the current claim filing deadline directly with the Crime Victims Compensation Board before relying on a date. (Deadline varies)
Amount: The program sets a maximum total award per victim and sub-limits for certain costs such as funeral and burial expenses. Award limits change over time, so confirm the current amounts with the Crime Victims Compensation Board.
This is how Kentucky runs the national Crime Victim Compensation (VOCA). See the national program .
Verified as of 2026-06-17. Resources are checked periodically against their official source. Details, amounts, and deadlines change. Confirm the current information on the official page before you rely on it.