Lawmakers Pass Bill to Increase Benefits

The Colorado General Assembly passed a bill that would increase statutory caps on disability benefits and require annual adjustments for inflation, starting in 2025. The Senate on Tuesday voted 24-11 to pass HB 1220, by Rep. Lindsey Daugherty, D-Arvada. The bill has not been amended since the state House of Representatives voted 42-18 to pass it on April 11. Colorado law limits combined temporary disability benefits and permanent partial disability benefits to $75,000 for injured workers with a rating of 19% or lower. HB 1220 would increase that to $185,000. The bill would also raise th...