House Bill 1038 (HB-1038) — Concerning a Brochure to Describe the Process for Workers' Compensation Claims  — Rep. Miklosi

Full text of HB-1038 



Summary

  • Requires insurance carriers or employers to provide a claimant with an easy to understand brochure, describing their rights.
  • Permits electronic delivery of documents at the claimant’s request.


Business Impact

  • Pinnacol will continue to provide information to injured workers regarding their rights. Our Benefit Information Kit will be adjusted to comply with this law.
  • Pinnacol will deliver the documents electronically when authorized.


Status

Signed by the governor



Effective Date

May 26, 2010