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CO HB1383
Bill
Status
Passed
6/5/2014
Primary Sponsor
Angela Williams
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AI Summary
- Increase employer/insurer obligation to provide injured employees with a list of at least four physicians or corporate medical providers (up from two) for selection of treating physician in workers' compensation cases
- Require at least one of the four designated providers to be at a distinct location without common ownership from the other three providers
- Allow employers to designate only two providers instead of four if fewer than nine eligible providers exist within thirty miles of the employer's place of business, provided they maintain separate locations and ownership
- Require designated providers to disclose ownership interests and employment relationships within five days of request by interested parties to the workers' compensation claim
- Effective date is April 1, 2015, subject to referendum petition provisions under the state constitution
Legislative Description
Workers' Compensation Physician Choice
Last Action
Governor Signed
6/5/2014
Committee Referrals
State, Veterans, & Military Affairs4/28/2014
Business, Labor, Economic, & Workforce Development4/16/2014
Full Bill Text
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