2, 4, 6, 8 – Rules That We Appreciate

So many Rules, so little time. This article will concentrate on the Division of Workers’ Compensation (DOWC) Rules of Procedure… Read More

THE PITFALLS OF VERIFYING COVERAGE ON CONSTRUCTION SITES

The Colorado Division of Workers’ Compensation is vigorously investigating whether contractors on construction sites are properly carrying workers’ compensation insurance… Read More

DIME Rule 11 Changes Effective 03/02/2023

The Division recently adopted changes to Rule 11, W.C.R.P., which governs the Division Independent Medical Examination process. These changes took… Read More

CLARIFICATION OF CMS NON-SUBMIT EVIDENCE-BASED MSAs

 In a May 11, 2011 memorandum, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) reiterated its guidance regarding CMS’ Workers’… Read More

2022 Legislative Updates

2022 Legislative Update There were several legislative changes this session impacting workers’ compensation claims handling in Colorado. HB22-1354: Protection of… Read More

2022 Guide to Adjusting Workers’ Compensation Claims

The Colorado Division of Workers’ Compensation recently released the new 2022 Guide to Adjusting Workers’ Compensation Claims, formerly the Adjuster’s… Read More

2021 Workers’ Compensation Rule and Statute Updates

Spring is in the air – it must be time for Colorado legislative and Division of Workers’ Compensation updates.  As… Read More

2020 Workers’ Compensation Rule Updates

The Division of Workers’ Compensation seems to be on a constant mission to tweak various workers’ compensation rules of procedure. … Read More

Where’s my DIME?

One of the main strategies in workers’ compensation claims involves the selection of a particular venue for the DIME process…. Read More

Working From Home and Workers’ Compensation

In 2019, Colorado earned the top spot for the highest percentage of employees who work from home, according to Flex.Jobs … Read More

Injuries Sustained Coming and Going From Work – When Are They Compensable?

We typically think of compensable injuries occurring when the employee is already at their place of employment.  But what about… Read More

SETTLEMENTS POST ENGLAND

The Colorado Supreme Court issued an opinion on May 30, 2017 in England v. Amerigas Propane, 395 P.3d 766 (Colo…. Read More