HB 14-1278 Summary

• Extends the sunset date for Colorado's workers' compensation physician accreditation program from July 1, 2014 to September 1, 2025, implementing recommendations from the 2013 sunset review by the Department of Regulatory Agencies.

• Requires the level I and level II accreditation program costs to be fully covered by registration fees paid by physicians, with level I fees not exceeding $250 and level II fees not exceeding $400.

• Specifies that physician registration fees must cover all accreditation course work and materials.

• Takes effect July 1, 2014.