Requires a physician who has been proposed by the Division of Workers' Compensation to perform an independent medical examination (IME) of an injured worker to disclose any relationship with an insurer or self-insured employer if that information is requested.
Prohibits financial incentives by an insurer, self-insured employer, or health care provider to deny or delay a workers' compensation claim, or to deny or delay medical care or payment for medical treatment.
Subjects anyone violating the legislation to penalties under the Workers' Compensation Act of Colorado.
Prohibits a physician from communicating with the insurer or employer of an injured worker unless the worker is present or the communication is provided to the worker in writing.
Voids contractual provisions that establish a reversionary interest in an insurer for indemnity benefits as against public policy.
Pinnacol does not provide incentives to its employees for denying medical claims and existing legislation already prohibits payment of financial incentives for the denial of claims.
Parties have and should have the ability to contract to any agreement that is mutually agreeable.
