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Getting Medical Care
In an emergency, get medical treatment at the closest hospital immediately. In non-emergency situations, select one provider from the designated provider list, which should be given to you by your employer within seven days after you notify your employer about the injury. Learn more about medical care for injured workers.
You can request reimbursement for mileage and parking related to medical visits and to pick up medications or supplies related to the injury. You must request reimbursement within 120 days of travel. The insurance carrier must pay you within 30 days, or they must provide written notice stating why the reimbursement was denied. You may view a sample reimbursement form in the Claimant Brochure and get help determining the amount of repayment with our new online mileage calculator.
How to Report Your Injury
Within 10 working days of your injury, you should tell your employer about the injury. This must be done in writing. If you were injured more than 10 days ago, you should still notify your employer in writing as soon as possible. Learn more about reporting your injury.
Filing a Claim
File a WC15 Worker’s Claim for Compensation form with the Division within two years of your injury. Please note that all forms must be completed in English. Even if your employer did not carry workers’ compensation insurance, you should still file the WC15 Worker’s Claim for Compensation form as you may qualify for benefits through the Colorado Uninsured Employer Fund. Learn more about filing a workers' compensation claim.
Understanding Potential Benefits
There are many types of workers’ compensation benefits available for which you may be eligible. In addition to medical care, you may be entitled to lost wages or permanent disability as a result of the injury. The amount and type of benefits you receive depend on the wages you earned from all employers before the injury, your ability to return to work, and the degree of any permanent injury. Learn more about potential benefits.
Resolving or Reopening Your Claim
If you disagree with the insurance carrier regarding the liability of your claim, medical treatment, payment of benefits, or any other matter, you can request a hearing with the Office of Administrative Courts. The Prehearing and Settlement Conference Unit can also help resolve any pre-litigation issues, such as discovery (the exchange of evidence) or help mediate a settlement between parties. Learn more about resolving or reopening your claim.
The Difference Between Workers’ Compensation and Unemployment Insurance
Workers’ compensation insurance provides medical and lost wage benefits to workers who are injured on the job. Unemployment benefits may be available to workers who have lost their job through no fault of their own.
A worker does not have to be injured to collect unemployment benefits. If you have questions about unemployment, please visit the Unemployment Insurance website or call the Colorado Division of Unemployment Insurance at 303-318-9000 or toll-free at 1-800-388-5515.
Injured Worker Resources
- WC15 Worker’s Claim for Compensation form
- View List of Workers' Compensation Attorneys
- View the Claimant Brochure
- Estimate Benefits with the Benefits Calculator
- Understand Who’s Who in Workers’ Compensation
- Information for Claimants Representing Themselves
- Colorado Uninsured Employer Fund Webpage
- Learn about Submitting a Complaint or Tip
Contact Us
Division of Workers' Compensation
633 17th Street, Suite 400
Denver, CO 80202
303-318-8700
1-888-390-7936 (Toll-Free)
Email Customer Service at cdle_wccustomer_service@state.co.us
Have a complaint? Please email cdle_wc_complaints@state.co.us or fill out the complaint submission form.