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Step-by-step guide to filing workers' compensation claims in Colorado including reporting requirements, 2-year statute of limitations, and Division of Workers' Compensation process.
Filing a workers' compensation claim in Colorado requires following Division of Workers' Compensation procedures and deadlines.
Step-by-Step Filing Process
Step 1: Report Injury to Employer
Deadline: Within 4 working days of injury How: Written notice preferred What to include: Date, time, location, how occurred, body parts
Step 2: Employer Files Report
Employer's duty: File with Division and insurance carrier Timeline: Within 10 days
Step 3: Seek Medical Treatment
Authorized physician: Employer provides designated list Your choice: Select from authorized providers One-time change: Can change doctors once
Step 4: File Claim (if needed)
When: If benefits denied or disputed Deadline: 2 years from injury date Form: Worker's Claim for Compensation
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Critical Deadlines
4 working days: Report to employer 2 years: File claim from injury date
After Filing
Medical treatment: Continue authorized care Temporary benefits: 66.67% of AWW Maximum (2026): Statutory limit
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Last updated: January 5, 2026
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