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The injured worker guide is a detailed overview of things to know as an injured worker. A Spanish version is also available: Guía del Trabajador Lesionado
Claimant Brochure: Know Your Rights as an Injured Worker
The Claimant Brochure is a quick explanation of your rights as an injured worker in Colorado. A Spanish version is also available: Conozca Sus Derechos Como Trabajador Lesionado
Colorado Uninsured Employer Fund Brochure
If your employer doesn't have insurance, you still have rights. The Colorado Uninsured Employer (CUE) Fund was created to help employees who were injured while working for an uninsured employer. A Spanish version of the CUE Fund brochure is available: Fondo Para Empleadores No Asegurados de Colorado
A Guide to Division Independent Medical Examination (DIME)
The Division Independent Medical Examination (DIME) program provides an independent evaluation of disputed medical issues relating to workers' compensation cases.
A self-represented (Pro Se) Claimant is an individual who chooses to represent themselves in a legal proceeding without the help of an attorney. The Self-Representation Brochure provides a detailed overview of the self-representation process. A Spanish version is also available: Representando Usted Mismo en su Caso de Compensación para Trabajadores...
From insurance requirements to your legal obligations if a worker is hurt on the job: this guide can help you protect your workers, your business, and yourself from workplace injuries. A Spanish version is also available: Guía Para el Empleador
Insurance Requirements for Employers
If you have employees working in Colorado, then you almost certainly need workers' compensation insurance. Learn about your responsibilities as a business owner with this quick guide. A Spanish version is also available: Requisitos para Empleadores del Seguro de Compensacion para Trabajadores
Lower Costs with the Free Premium Cost Containment Program
The Premium Cost Containment program offers free risk management consulting and resources for you and your business. Certified members of this program can earn up to 10% off of their workers' compensation premiums.
Self-insuring Workers' Compensation Insurance
In some rare cases, large employers may have the option to self-insure for workers' compensation. This webpage provides more details and outlines what is required to qualify for this option.
Verify an Employer's Workers' Compensation Coverage
Use the service above to verify whether an employer has workers' compensation insurance. Working with an employer that fails to carry the proper coverage could leave you liable for an uninsured injury.
Verify Legal Rejection of Workers' Compensation Coverage
Stakeholders can use this tool to see whether an employer in Colorado has properly rejected workers' compensation insurance. Contracting with an employer who hasn't properly rejected coverage could leave you liable for an uninsured injury.
The Colorado Workers' Compensation Act contains the laws that govern worker's compensation in Colorado and is updated annually.
Guide to Adjusting Workers' Compensation Claims
This guide provides a review of relevant information, rules, laws, methods, and processes for understanding how to adjust workers' compensation claims in Colorado.
The Division of Workers' Compensation (DOWC) regularly audits insurance carriers to ensure they operate according to Colorado laws. The information in this guide can help insurers understand what to expect when they are audited.
A Guide to Division Independent Medical Examination (DIME)
The Division Independent Medical Examination (DIME) program provides an independent evaluation of disputed medical issues relating to workers' compensation cases.
Claimant Brochure: Know Your Rights as an Injured Worker
The Claimant Brochure is a quick explanation of your rights as an injured worker in Colorado. A Spanish version is also available: Conozca Sus Derechos Como Trabajador Lesionado
View DOWC Desk Aid for Adjusting Claims
Workers' compensation desk aids are resources designed to assist in the adjusting of workers' compensation claims in Colorado. These documents are updated as needed to stay current with statutes and rules.
Visit the Colorado Work-Related Injury Data Archive to access data from previous years.
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Denver, CO 80202
303-318-8700
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