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Please Note: for Claims assistance or questions about coverage and exemptions You will need to call one of the numbers listed below.

Also be aware that the Workers' Compensation Assistance Offices in different states may go by different names such as "Industrial Accidents".
These are the only numbers that we are aware of and have available for Colorado Workers' Compensation.

Colorado Workers' Compensation Telephone Directory

Division of Workers' Compensation: 303-318-8700

Industrial Claims Appeals Office: 303-318-8131

Claims Management: 303-318-8600

PreHearing Conference Unit: 303-866-5527

Communications: 303-318-8675

Coverage Enforcement: 303-318-8640

Customer Service : 303-318-8700

Physician's Accreditation Program: (303) 318-8763

Director's Office : 303-318-8014

Independent Medical Exams : 303-318-8655

Insurance Compliance/Self-Insurance: 303-318-8617

Premium Cost Containment : (303) 318-8644

Medical Cost Containment : 303-318-8755

Records Request - Claimants File - Email Address: (303) 318-8702

Research and Statistics : (303) 318-8670

Special Funds : (303) 318-8786

Technical Operations : (303) 318-8795

Utilization Review: (303) 318-8769

Office of Administrative Courts : 303-866-2000

Division of Rehabilitation Services: 303-318-7100

Office of Attorney General - Fraud: 720-508-6000

Uninsured Employers Fund: 888-390-7936

Court of Appeals (Supreme Court): 720-625-5150

Customer Service - Toll Free & Email Address: 888-390-7936

WC Fraud: 303-318-8700

Industrial Claims Appeals Office (ICAO) Administrative Law Judge John A. Steninger: 303-318-8133

Industrial Claims Appeals Office (ICAO) Administrative Law Judge Brandee Defalco-Gavin: 303-318-8133

Industrial Claims Appeals Office (ICAO) Administrative Law Judge Lisa A. Klein: 303-318-8133

Industrial Claims Appeals Office (ICAO) Administrative Law Judge Kris Sanko: 303-318-8133

Industrial Claims Appeals Office (ICAO) Administrative Law Judge David Kroll: 303-318-8133

WC Hearings Southern Regional Office: 719-576-2958

WC Hearings Western Regional Office: 970-248-7340

WC Setting Line: 303-866-5881

WC Unit Supervising Judge Tim Nemechek: 303-866-2000

WC Unit Judge Rich Lamphere - Southern Regional Division: 719-576-2958

WC Unit Judge Keith Mottram - Western Regional Division: 970-248-7340

Office of Administrative Courts - Docket Section: 303-764-1400

Industrial Claims Appeals Panel Director Administrative Law Judge John A. Steninger: 303-318-8133

Division of Insurance Commissioner Michael Conway - General Contact Number: 303-894-7499

Division of Insurance - General Contact Toll Free Number & Email Address: 800-930-3745

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All FROIs (First Report of Injury) and Denials (Notice of Contest) must be submitted electronically.

To file OAC forms electronically with Office of Administrative Courts through Case Connect, click here.

		(wc001) Employer's First Report of Injury Must be submitted electronically.	1/06
		(dk01 average weekly wage) Average Weekly Wage Worksheet	5/06
		(wc002) General Admission of Liability	7/14
		(wc003) Notice of One-Time Change of Physician and Authorization for Release of Medical Information	6/15
		(wc004) Final Admission of Liability	3/19
		(wc006) Entry of Appearance	8/15
		(wc012) Supplemental Report of Return to Work	10/21
		(wc015) Worker's Claim for Compensation	7/21
		(wc018) Dependents' Notice and Claim for Compensation	4/06
		(wc030) Designated Health Care Provider Disclosure Form	11/07
		(wc034) Request to Erase Medical Information from an Audio Recording	8/09
		(wc035) Application for Indigent Determination (Hearing Transcript)	1/06
		(wc036) IME Advisement for Claimant re: Audio-Recording of Exam	12/18
		(wc036s) IME Advisement for Claimant re: Audio-Recording of Exam (Spanish Version)	12/18
		(wc037) Petition to Reopen-(Removed as of 7/1/2021. Claimants should utilize the Application for Hearing provided by the OAC.)	1/06
		(wc043) Rejection of Coverage by Corporate Officers or Members of a Limited Liability Company	10/20
		(wc044) Exclusion of Uncompensated Public Officials	2/12
		(wc045) Rejection of Coverage by Partners and Sole Proprietors Performing Construction Work on Construction Sites	10/20



		(adjuster lb) Medical Reference Guides for Adjusters � Low Back Pain	3/14
		(adjuster csi) Medical Reference Guides for Adjusters � Cervical Spine Injury	3/14

		(wc054) Petition to Modify, Terminate, or Suspend Compensation	7/21
		(wc062) Request for Lump Sum Payment	7/14
		(wc063) Request for Offset of Liability to Subsequent Injury Fund	1/06
		(wc070) Application for Admission to the Colorado Major Medical Insurance Fund	1/06
		(wc073) Settlement Order	2/19
		(wc074) Notice of Contest	9/18
		(wc076) Request for Appointment to the Independent Medical Examination Panel	10/18
		(wc077) Application for a Division Independent Medical Examination (IME)	10/18
		(wc035ime) Application for Indigent Determination (IME)	10/19
		(dime) Brochure:DIVISION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION Independent Medical Examinations ("DIME") Program	N/D
		(wc078) Application for 24 Month Division Independent Medical Examination (IME)	6/13
		(wc95) Request For Insurer Information	10/18
		(wc098) Monthly Summary	1/06
		(wc104) Settlement Agreement - Represented Claimant	8/19
		(wc105) Settlement Checklist and Routing Sheet	3/14
		(wc106) First Report Transmittal Form	5/05
		(wc107) Provider Compliance Agreement	2/18
		(wc109) Request for Certification	5/05
		(wc112) Payroll Statement	6/21
		(wc113) Surcharge Form	6/21
		(wc131) Request for Utilization Review	5/16
		(wc132) DIME Examiner's Summary Sheet	1/20
		(wc134) Request For Services	4/20
		(wc146) Notice and Proposal to Select an Independent Medical Examiner (Incorporated into WC77 as of 1/1/2019)	7/10
		(wc151) Fatal Case - General Admission	5/05
		(wc153) Fatal Case - Final Admission	10/17
		(wc164) Physician's Report of Workers' Compensation Injury	2/19
		(wc165) Notice of DIME Negotiations	10/18
		(wc168) Notice of Change of Carrier or Adjusting Firm	5/19
		(wc169) Sender's Transmission Profile	7/02
		(wc170) Sender's Trading Partner Profile	7/02
		(wc171) Third Party Administrator Location List	7/02
		(wc172) Trading Partner Insurer List	7/02
		(wc174) Worker's Claim for Compensation Transmittal	1/17
		(wc175) EDI Sender Acceptance Form	7/02
		(wc178) Request/Notification for Follow-up DIME	10/18
		(wc179) Division IME Physician Summary Disclosure Form (Insurer or Self-Insured Employer)	10/18
		(wc180) Division IME Physician Summary Disclosure Form (Claimant)	6/10
		(wc181) Medical billing Dispute Resolution Intake Form	1/21
		(wc188) Authorized Treating Provider's Request for Prior Authorization	12/21
		(wc189) Authorization for Release of Information	6/18
		(wc190) Authorization for Release of Limited Information to Third Parties	6/18
		(wc191) Voluntary Abandonment of Claim	3/14
		(wc192) Motion to Close for Failure to Prosecute and Order to Show Cause	4/19
		(wc195) Notification By An Authorized Treating Provider	2/19
		(wcm3psy) Permanent Work-Related Mental Impairment Report Work Sheet	4/18
		(wc197) Request For Change Of Physician	6/16
		(wc198) Notice of Reschedule or Termination of the Division Independent Medical Examination (DIME)	4/20
		(wc200) Notice of Agreement to Limit the Scope of the Division Independent Medical Examination (DIME)	10/18
		(wc201) Division Independent Medical Examination (DIME) Report Template	10/18
		(wcm4) Pharmacy Billing Statement	1/06
		(fraud report) Worker's Compensation Fraud Intake Form	N/D

		(employerguide) Employer Guide 2020	2020
		(employerguidesp) Employer Guide 2020 - Spanish	2020
		(iwguide) Injured Worker Guide 2021	2021
		(iwguide sp) Injured Worker Guide 2021 - Spanish	2021
		(claimantbro) Claimant Brochure: Know Your Rights as an Injured Worker	9/21
		(claimantbrosp) Claimant Brochure: Know Your Rights as an Injured Worker- Spanish	9/21
		(V2-3) Audio Recording Request	11/13
		(Amended App Hrg) Amended Application for Hearing	3/15
		(pleadingcase) Pleading Submission	6/15
		(AppDisfgHrg) Application for Hearing Disfigurement Only	3/17
		(AppExpd) Application for Expedited Hearing	6/16
		(App1TimeChange) Application for Expedited Hearing One-Time Change of Authorized Treating Physician	3/15
		(AppHrg) Application for Hearing	3/15
		(CIS) Case Information Sheet	3/15
		(Translator) Code of Conduct for Interpreters	3/13
		(CancelForm) Hearing Cancellation	3/15
		(V2) Hearing Confirmation	2/15
		(petrevtrans) Petition to Review and Request for Transcript	3/15
		(PetitiontoReview) Petition to Review	ND
		(wc193) Request for a Disfigurement Award (Photo) WC 193	7/18
		(RequestSpecific) Request for Specific Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law	3/15
		(RsptoHrng) Response to Application for Hearing	3/15
		(Subpoena) Subpoena to Attend and Produce	N/D
		(interpretreq) Interpreter Request	8/19
		(certmail) Certificate of Mailing	10/19
		(cue) BROCHURE- Colorado Uninsured Employer Fund	N/D
		(cuesp) BROCHURE - Colorado Uninsured Employer Fund- Spanish	N/D

Colorado Rules
Colorado Statutes

Rule 7 Closure of Claims, Approval of Settlement Agreements and Petitions to Reopen

7-1 Closure Of Claims

7-2 Petitions To Reopen

7-3 Single Life Expectancy Table

Rule 8 - Authorized Treating Physician/Independent Medical Examinations

8-1 Applicability

8-2 Designated Provider List

8-3 Emergency Designation

8-4 Information Provided By Designated Providers

8-5 One Time Change Of Authorized Treating Physician Within Ninety Days

8-6 Transfer Of Medical Care

8-7 Change Of Medical Provider Under 8-43-404(5)(a)(vi), C.r.s.

8-8 Independent Medical Examinations

8-9 Notice To Claimant

8-10 Audio Recording And Fees

8-11 Process

8-12 Maintenance Of The Recordings

8-13 Disputes

Rule 9 Division of Workers' Compensation Dispute Resolution

9-1 Discovery

9-2 Mediation, Settlement Conferences, Prehearing Conferences And Arbitration

9-3 Motions

9-4 Privileges And Privilege Logs

9-5 Trust Deposits And Surety Bonds

9-6 Consolidation And Merger Of Claims

9-7 Penalty Procedures

9-8 Attorney Representation

9-9 Settlement Procedures

9-10 Claim Files

9-11 Disfigurement Award (Photo)

Rule 10 Medical Utilization Review

10-1 Requests For Utilization Review

10-2 Filing A Request For Utilization Review

10-3 Official Notification Of Utilization Review

10-4 Adding Medical Records To The Utilization Review File

10-5 Selection Of Utilization Review Committee Members

10-6 Composition Of Utilization Review Committees

10-7 Responsibilities Of Utilization Review Committee Members

10-8 Change Of Medical Provider

10-9 Utilization Review Appeals

Rule 11 Division Independent Medical Examination

11-1 Qualifications

11-2 Computation Of Time

11-3 DIME Physician Compliance

11-4 DIME Process

11-5 Payments/Fees

11-6 Communication With An DIME Physician

11-7 DIME Follow-up

11-8 DIMES Following Reopening

11-9 Removal Of a Physician From the Selection Process

11-10 Immunity

11-11 Disputes

11-12 Indigent Claimant

Rule 12 Permanent Impairment Rating Guidelines

12-1 Statement Of Purpose

12-2 Provider Responsibilities

12-3 Apportionment

12-4 Permanent Physical Impairment Ratings

12-5 Permanent Mental And Behavioral Disorder Impairment Ratings

12-6 Permanent Impairment Ratings Of The Extremities

12-7 Permanent Impairment Ratings For Cumulative Trauma

Rule 13 Provider Accreditation

13-1 Statement Of Basis And Purpose

13-2 Accreditation

13-3 Renewal Of Accreditation

13-4 Sanctions Upon Accreditation

Rule 14 Applications for Admission and Payment of Benefits from the Major Medical Insurance Fund, the Medical Disaster Fund and Request for Benefits from the Subsequent Injury Fund

14-1 Applications For Admission To The Major Medical Insurance Fund And Medical Disaster Fund

14-2 Appeal Of Order Denying Admission Or Denying Benefits To The Major Medical Insurance Fund And Medical Disaster Fund

14-3 Terminating Benefits From The Major Medical Insurance Fund

14-4 Offset Of Liability To Subsequent Injury Fund For Accidents That Occurred Prior To 7-1-93 And Occupational Diseases That Occurred Prior To 4-1-94

14-5 Status Of Director On Behalf Of The Subsequent Injury Fund, In Fatal Cases

Rule 15 Vocational Rehabilitation Rules Applicable to Claims based upon an Injury or Illness Occurring prior to July 2, 1987 at 4:16 p.m.

15-1 Statement Of Basis And Purpose

15-2 Definitions

15-3 Initiation Of Vocational Evaluation And Director's Determination Of Eligibility

15-4 Submission And Implementation Of The Vocational Rehabilitation Plan

15-5 Modification, Suspension Or Termination Of The Vocational Rehabilitation Plan Or Vocational Evaluation

15-6 Reporting Requirement

15-7 Qualified Rehabilitation Vendor

Rule 16 Utilization Standards

16-1 Statement Of Purpose

16-2 Standard Terminology For Rules 16, 17, And 18

16-3 General Requirements

16-4 Out of State Providers

16-5 Required use of the Medical Treatment Guidelines

16-6 Notification to Treat

16-7 Prior Authorization

16-7-1 Prior Authorization Denials

16-7-2 Prior Authorization Appeals

16-8 Required Use of the Fee Schedule

16-8-1 Required Billing Forms and Codes

16-8-2 Timely Filing

16-9 Required Medical Record Documentation

16-10 Payment Requirements for Medical Bills

16-10-1 Modified, Unlisted, and Unpriced Codes

16-10-2 Denying Payment of Billed Treatment for Non-Medical Reasons

16-10-3 Denying Payment of Billed Treatment for Medical Records

16-10-4 Appealing Billed Treatment Denials

16-11 Retroactive Review of Medical Bills

16-11-1 Onsite Review of Hospital or Medical Facility Charges

16-12 Dispute Resolution Process

Rule 17 - Medical Treatment Guidelines

17-1 Statement Of Purpose

17-2 Use Of The Medical Treatment Guidelines

17-3 Provider's Responsibilities

17-4 Procedure For Questioning Care

17-6. FAILURE TO COMPLY

RULE 17, Exhibit 1, LOW BACK PAIN MEDICAL TREATMENT GUIDELINES

RULE 17, Exhibit 2A - Mild Traumatic Brain Injury - Medical Treatment Guideline

Rule 17, Exhibit 2B - Moderate/Severe Traumatic Brain Injury

RULE 17, Exhibit 3 THORACIC OUTLET SYNDROME MEDICAL TREATMENT GUIDELINES

RULE 17, Exhibit 4 Shoulder Injury Medical Treatment Guidelines

RULE 17, Exhibit 5 CUMULATIVE TRAUMA CONDITIONS MEDICAL TREATMENT GUIDELINES

Rule 17, Exhibit 6 Lower Extremity Injury Medical Treatment Guidelines

RULE 17, Exhibit 7 COMPLEX REGIONAL PAIN SYNDROME/REFLEX SYMPATHETIC DYSTROPHY MEDICAL TREATMENT GUIDELINES

RULE 17, Exhibit 8 CERVICAL SPINE INJURY MEDICAL TREATMENT GUIDELINES

RULE 17, Exhibit 9 CHRONIC PAIN DISORDER MEDICAL TREATMENT GUIDELINES

RULE 17 Exhibit 10 TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY MEDICAL TREATMENT GUIDELINES

Rule 18 Medical Fee Schedule

Rule 18-3 and 18-4 Telemedicine

Rule 18 Medical Fee Schedule (2021)

Self Insurance Rules of Procedure

Part 1 Introduction

Part 2 Definitions

Part 3 Application Process And Permit Requirements

Part 4 Additional Insurance Requirements

Part 5 Approval Or Disapproval Of The Application

Part 6 Annual Review Process

Premium Cost Containment Rules of Procedure

Rules Governing The Colorado Uninsured Employer Fund

Rule 1 General Provisions

Rule 2 Claims

Rule 3 Funding and Review

Rule 4 Medical Providers

Rule 5 Actions Against Uninsured Employers

EMERGENCY RULES (COVID-19) #1

EMERGENCY RULES (COVID-19) #2

Article 14.5 Cost Containment

8-14.5-101. Short title.

8-14.5-102. Legislative declaration.

8-14.5-103. Definitions.

8-14.5-104. Creation of board.

8-14.5-105. Powers and duties of board - rules.

8-14.5-106. Duties of director.

8-14.5-107. Cost containment certification.

8-14.5-107.5. Workplace safety programs - study by commissioner.

8-14.5-108. Cost containment fund - creation.

8-14.5-109. Grants-in-aid - cooperative agreements.

8-14.5-110. Repeal of article. (Repealed)

Article 40. General Provisions

Part 1. Short Title--Legislative Declaration

8-40-101. Short title.

8-40-102. Legislative declaration.

Part 2. Definitions

8-40-201. Definitions.

8-40-202. Employee.

8-40-203. Employer.

Part 3. Scope And Applicability

8-40-301. Scope of term "employee" - definition.

8-40-302. Scope of term "employer".

Article 41. Coverage And Liability

Part 1. Abrogation Of Defense

8-41-101. Assumption of risk - negligence of employee or fellow servant.

8-41-102. Liability of employer complying.

8-41-103. Availability of common-law defenses.

8-41-104. Acceptance as surrender of other remedies.

Part 2. Coverage

8-41-201. Not applicable to common carriers.

8-41-202. Rejection of coverage by corporate officers and others.

8-41-203. Negligence of stranger - remedies - subrogation - actions - compromise.

8-41-204. Injury outside of state - benefits in accordance with state law.

8-41-205. Waiver of compensation by employee - approval required - exception.

8-41-206. Disability beginning five years after injury.

8-41-207. Death after two years.

8-41-208. Coverage for job-related exposure to or contraction of hepatitis C.

8-41-209. Coverage for occupational diseases contracted by firefighters.

8-41-210. Coverage for property tax work-off program participants.

8-41-211. Transportation network company drivers - rules.

8-41-212 Exemptions - laws of other state furnish exclusive remedy - definitions

Part 3. Liability

8-41-301. Conditions of recovery - definitions - repeal.

8-41-302. Scope of terms - "accident" - "injury" - "occupational disease".

8-41-303. Loaning employer liable for compensation.

8-41-304. Last employer liable - exception.

Part 4. Contractors And Lessees

8-41-401. Lessor contractor-out deemed employer - liability - recovery.

8-41-402. Repairs to real property - exception for liability of occupant of residential real property.

8-41-403. Exemption of certain lessors of real property.

8-41-404. Construction work - proof of coverage required - violation - penalty - definitions.

Part 5. Dependency

8-41-501. Persons presumed wholly dependent.

8-41-502. Other dependents - temporary dependency.

8-41-503. Dependency and extent determined - how.

8-41-504. Action by injured employee - dependents not parties in interest.

8-41-505. Illegitimate minor children.

Article 42. Benefits

8-42-101. Employer must furnish medical aid - approval of plan - fee schedule - contracting for treatment - no recovery from employee - medical treatment guidelines - accreditation of physicians and other medical providers - rules - repeal.

8-42-102. Basis of compensation - "wages" defined - average weekly wage - "at the time of injury" clarified.

8-42-103. Disability indemnity payable as wages - period of disability.

8-42-104. Effect of previous injury or compensation.

8-42-105. Temporary total disability.

8-42-106. Temporary partial disability.

8-42-107. Permanent partial disability benefits - schedule - medical impairment benefits - how determined.

8-42-107.2. Selection of independent medical examiner - procedure - time - disclosures regarding physician relationships with insurers, self-insured employers, or claimants - rules - applicability.

8-42-107.5. Limits on temporary disability payments and permanent partial disability payments.

8-42-107.6. Premium dividend for employing injured employees.

8-42-108. Disfigurement - additional compensation.

8-42-109. Added compensation for additional injuries.

8-42-110. Permanent partial disability - how determined. (Repealed)

8-42-111. Award for permanent total disability.

8-42-112. Acts of employees reducing compensation.

8-42-112.5. Limitation on payments - use of controlled substances.

8-42-113. Limitations on payments to prisoners - incentives to sheriffs and department of corrections.

8-42-113.5. Recovery of overpayments - notice required.

8-42-114. Death benefits.

8-42-115. Death from injury - benefits.

8-42-116. When death not proximate result - benefits.

8-42-117. Benefits to partial dependents.

8-42-118. Applicability of repeal of death benefits to nonresident dependents.

8-42-119. Partial dependents - compensation.

8-42-120. Termination of right to benefits.

8-42-121. Director to determine and apportion benefits.

8-42-122. Minor dependents - safeguarding payments.

8-42-123. Burial expenses.

8-42-124. Assignability and exemption of claims - payment to employers - when.

8-42-125. Data gathering on workers' compensation system.

Article 43. Procedure

Part 1. Notices And Reports

8-43-101. Record of injuries - occupational disease - reported to division - rules.

8-43-102. Notice to employer of injury - notice to employees of requirement - failure to report.

8-43-103. Notice of injury - time limit.

8-43-104. Electronic filings - rules.

Part 2. Settlement And Hearing Procedures

8-43-201. Disputes arising under "Workers' Compensation Act of Colorado".

8-43-202. Director may refer taking of evidence in cases to appropriate officials of other states.

8-43-203. Notice concerning liability - notice to claimants - notice of rights and claims process - rules.

8-43-204. Settlements - rules.

8-43-205. Mediation.

8-43-206. Settlement conference procedures.

8-43-206.5. Right to binding arbitration for resolution of disputes under articles 40 to 47.

8-43-207. Hearings.

8-43-207.5. Prehearing conferences.

8-43-208. Investigations.

8-43-209. Time schedule for hearings - establishment.

8-43-210. Evidence.

8-43-211. Notice - request for hearing.

8-43-212. Compulsion of testimony.

8-43-213. Transcripts.

8-43-214. Transcript certified - evidence.

8-43-215. Orders.

8-43-216. Frivolous claims for compensation - repeal. (Repealed)

8-43-217. Claims management - legislative declaration.

8-43-218. Authority of director.

8-43-219. Not a limitation on rights or privileges.

8-43-220. Injured worker exit survey.

Part 3. Review Procedures

8-43-301. Petitions to review.

8-43-302. Corrected orders.

8-43-303. Reopening.

8-43-304. Violations - penalty - offset for benefits obtained through fraud - rules.

8-43-304.5. Penalties in rate-making.

8-43-305. Each day separate offense.

8-43-306. Collection of fines, penalties, and overpayments.

8-43-307. Appeals to court of appeals.

8-43-308. Causes for setting aside award.

8-43-309. Actions in court tried within thirty days.

8-43-310. Error disregarded unless prejudicial.

8-43-311. Court record transmitted to industrial claim appeals office - when.

8-43-312. Court may remand case or order entry of award.

8-43-313. Summary review by supreme court.

8-43-314. Fees - costs - duty of district attorneys and attorney general.

8-43-315. Witnesses and testimony - mileage - fees - costs.

8-43-316. Appearance by officer for closely held entity.

8-43-317. Service of documents.

8-43-318. Remand of case or order - time limit for further proceedings consistent with ruling on appeal.

Part 4. Enforcement And Penalties

8-43-401. District attorney or attorney of division to act for director or office - penalties for failure of insurer to pay benefits.

8-43-401.5. Financial incentives to deny or delay claim or medical care - prohibition - penalties.

8-43-402. False statement - felony.

8-43-403. Attorney fees.

8-43-404. Examination - refusal - personal responsibility - physicians to testify and furnish results - injured worker right to select treating physicians - injured worker right to third-party communications - definitions - rules.

8-43-405. Payment as discharge of liability - conflicting claims.

8-43-406. Compensation in lump sum.

8-43-407. Election to waive vocational rehabilitation benefits and become subject to permanent partial disability provisions.

8-43-408. Default of employer - additional liability.

8-43-409. Defaulting employers - penalties - enjoined from continuing business - fines - procedure - definition - repeal.

8-43-410. Right to compensation operates as lien - interest on award.

Part 5. Utilization Review Process--Independent Medical Examinations

8-43-501. Utilization review process - legislative declaration - cash fund.

8-43-502. Independent medical examinations.

8-43-503. Utilization review of health care providers.

Part 6 Provider Review and Disclosure

8-43-601. Short title.

8-43-602. Legislative declaration.

8-43-603. Definitions.

8-43-604. Performance programs.

8-43-605. Due process.

8-43-606. Enforcement.

8-43-607. Filing with director.

Article 44. Insurance

Part 1. General Provisions

8-44-101. Insurance requirements.

8-44-102. Contract for insurance subject to workers' compensation act.

8-44-103. Insurers to file system of rating - approval.

8-44-104. Cutting rates - rebates - penalty.

8-44-105. Provisions of policies - primary liability - notice of injury.

8-44-106. Insurer violation - suspension or revocation of license.

8-44-107. Right of insurer to examine books of employer.

8-44-108. Repayments for misclassifications.

8-44-109. Notice - change in rate by classification - policyholder's right to appeal classifications - availability of medical case management services.

8-44-110. Notice of cancellation.

8-44-111. Workers' compensation insurance - deductibles - definition.

8-44-112. Surcharge on workers' compensation insurance premiums - workers' compensation cash fund.

8-44-113. Data from insurance carriers and self-insured employers related to workers' compensation - studies related to workers' compensation system. (Repealed)

8-44-114. Determination of premium.

The amount of the premium to be paid by an employer for a contract of insurance of compensation and benefits as provided in articles 40 to 47 of this title or against liability therefor shall be on the basis of the annual expenditure of money by said employer for the services of persons engaged in such employer's employment; except that no portion of such expenditure representing a per diem payment shall be considered unless such payment is considered wages for federal income tax purposes.

8-44-115. Calculation of premium - motor vehicle accidents.

8-44-116. Reversionary interests in indemnity benefits prohibited.

Part 2. Self-Insureds

8-44-201. Employer as own insurance carrier - revocation of permission.

8-44-202. Workers' compensation self-insurance fund - created.

8-44-203. Department of human services - self-insurance program.

8-44-204. Public entities - self-insurance authorized for workers' compensation - pooled insurance - definition.

8-44-205. Employers - self-insurance pools authorized for workers' compensation - definition.

8-44-206. Guaranty fund - immediate payment fund - special funds board - creation.

Article 45. Pinnacol Assurance

8-45-101. Pinnacol Assurance - creation - powers and duties.

8-45-102. Pinnacol Assurance fund created - control of fund.

8-45-103. Board to fix rates - chief executive officer to administer rates - sue and be sued - personal liability limited.

8-45-104. Blanks furnished by state. (Repealed)

8-45-105. Places of employment classified - amount of premiums.

8-45-106. Insurance at cost - board may impose surcharges.

8-45-107. Basis of rates - reserve - surplus.

8-45-108. Intentional misrepresentation by employer. (Repealed)

8-45-109. Rate schedules posted. (Repealed)

8-45-110. Board to keep accounts - readjustment by board of rates. (Repealed)

8-45-111. Portions of premiums paid carried to surplus.

8-45-112. Amendment of rates - distribution to policyholders.

8-45-113. New policies issued - when.

8-45-114. Adjustment of premiums. (Repealed)

8-45-115. Determination of premium - payment in advance - deductibles. (Repealed)

8-45-116. Reinsurance. (Repealed)

8-45-117. Regulation by commissioner of insurance.

8-45-118. Treasurer custodian of fund - disbursements.

8-45-119. State treasurer to give separate bond as custodian.

8-45-120. State treasurer to invest funds.

8-45-121. Visitation of fund by commissioner of insurance - annual audit - examination.

8-45-122. Annual report.

8-45-123. Change of names - direction to revisor.

8-45-124. Review of cost-effectiveness of use of national council on compensation insurance by the authority. (Repealed)

8-45-125. Legislative interim committee on operation of Pinnacol Assurance - creation - members - study - report - repeal. (Repealed)

Article 46. Specific Insurance Funds

Part 1. Subsequent Injury Fund

8-46-101. Subsequent injury fund.

8-46-102. Funding for subsequent injury fund and major medical insurance fund.

8-46-103. State treasurer to invest funds.

8-46-104. Closure of fund.

8-46-105. Calculation of premium - permanent total disability - employer may request examination.

8-46-106. Abatement of taxes - independent review of fund.

8-46-107. Report to general assembly and governor. (Repealed)

8-46-108. Legislative council study of subsequent injury fund. (Repealed)

8-46-109. Legislative declaration - claims management.

(1) The general assembly finds and declares that the purpose of this section is to provide for prompt, efficient, and fair settlement of all pending claims and the closure of both the subsequent injury fund and the major medical insurance fund as soon as is practicable.

(2) As necessary to augment the division's regular staff, the director shall contract for the services of qualified specialists in the area of settlements, who shall, on the director's behalf, negotiate for and enter into settlements of claims of the subsequent injury fund and the major medical insurance fund for present value whenever possible.

(3) Repealed.