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Complete guide to Colorado workers' compensation benefits including temporary disability, permanent disability, and medical treatment.
Colorado workers' compensation provides comprehensive medical and wage replacement benefits.
Medical Benefits
Coverage: All reasonable and necessary treatment Lifetime care: No time limit Authorized providers: Must use designated doctors
Temporary Total Disability (TTD)
When: Cannot work at all Amount: 66.67% of average weekly wage Duration: Until MMI or return to work Maximum: Statutory cap
Permanent Partial Disability (PPD)
Scheduled injuries: Specific weeks for body parts Unscheduled: Based on whole person impairment Amount: Varies by impairment Duration: Fixed weeks
Permanent Total Disability (PTD)
When: Permanently unable to work Amount: 66.67% of AWW Duration: For life
Death Benefits
Beneficiaries: Spouse, children, dependents Amount: Percentage of AWW Duration: Varies
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Last updated: January 5, 2026
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