Multifaceted Comp Bill, Measure to Maintain Classification Appeals Board Introduced

Legislation introduced in Colorado would prohibit the reduction of temporary disability benefits or medical benefits based on apportionment, increase the minimum earnings for terminating permanent total disability benefits, and prohibit judges from determining compensability or liability issues unless benefits or penalties are awarded or denied at the same time. A second measure introduced Wednesday would preserve until at least 2032 a board that reviews employer appeals of classification assignments and experience modification factor calculations. House Bill 1050, by Rep. Matt Gray...