Regulatory Compliance
Colorado
CorVel is a national provider of industry-leading workers’ compensation solutions to Colorado payors. Connecting patients with appropriate, quality care is the cornerstone of our risk management solution. We are the only claims administrator to offer proprietary, in-house Advocacy 24/7, using our integrated risk management system to offer first aid treatment, referral to telehealth or medical provider as appropriate.
Our comprehensive return to work program ensures collaboration and communication with all interested parties including the injured worker, employer, human resources, medical and safety teams, and healthcare providers. We use technology, compassionate case management for employees and cost containment measures, to give Colorado employers a superior program.
Colorado Medical Fee Schedule update 01/01/2025
Effective January 1, 2025, Colorado has updated its Medical Fee Schedule to review and establish maximum fees for healthcare services. The rule also defines standard terminology, administrative procedures, and dispute resolution procedures required to implement the Division’s Medical Treatment Guidelines and Medical Fee Schedule.
Link: Fee Schedule (Rule 18) | Department of Labor & Employment
Colorado Regulatory Updates 07/11/2024
HB 1220 – Workers’ Compensation Disability Benefits
Summary:
This measure makes several changes to workers’ compensation benefits and procedures.
This measure allows a claimant for workers’ compensation benefits to refuse an offer of modified employment if employment requires the claimant to drive to and from work and the treating physician has restricted driving.
This measure adds the loss of an ear to the list of body parts for which an injured worker can receive whole person permanent impairment benefits.
This measure changes the limit for the amount of money that a claimant for workers’ compensation benefits may depend on the claimant’s impairment rating from $75,000 to $185,000, adjusted annually beginning July 1, 2025. This applies to injuries sustained on and after January 1, 2025.
This measure requires a workers’ compensation insurer to pay benefits to a claimant via direct deposit, if requested.
This measure takes effect 91 days after adjournment generally, unless specified otherwise.
Most Recent Update:
- 06/04/2024 – Signed by Governor Jared Polis (D)
Colorado Services
- Workers’ compensation claims management
- Medical bill review in compliance with state requirements
- Full visibility of pharmacy data to manage costs
- Local PPO network development and management
- Case management services
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