In a May 11, 2011, memorandum, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) reiterated its guidance regarding CMS’ Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set-Aside Agreements (WCMSA). The May 11, 2011, memorandum confirmed submission of a WCMSA proposal to CMS for review and approval is a recommended process. Historically, there have been no statutory, or regulatory, provisions…
The Division recently adopted changes to Rule 11, W.C.R.P., which governs the Division Independent Medical Examination process. These changes took effect on March 2, 2023. Unfortunately, some of the changes to Rule 11 have the potential to substantially increase the cost of Division IMEs to all our clients. As such, we wanted to advise you…
2022 Legislative Update There were several legislative changes this session impacting workers’ compensation claims handling in Colorado. HB22-1354: Protection of Claimant’s Mental Health Records – Effective: June 9, 2022 This bill involves a significant change in the requirements of handling an injured workers’ mental health records and became effective immediately on June 9, 2022. It…
Spring is in the air – it must be time for Colorado legislative and Division of Workers’ Compensation updates. As always, we are here to ensure you are aware of and understand them all. Below is our review of the April 30th changes, the upcoming changes effective July 1st, as well as proposed legislation. Round…
The Division of Workers’ Compensation seems to be on a constant mission to tweak various workers’ compensation rules of procedure. Some of these changes are directed at situations that clearly need attention, while others are less clear. This year is no different. There have been several rule changes from the Division of Workers’ Compensation that…