Code of Colorado Regulations
1100 - Department of Labor and Employment
1101 - Division of Workers' Compensation
7 CCR 1101-3 Rules 1-17 - Rules 1 - 17: RULES OF PROCEDURE (Rule 17 exhibits published separately)
7 CCR 1101-3-17-5 - Claims Adjusting Requirements

Universal Citation: 1100 CO Code Regs 7 CCR 1101-3-17-5

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 17, September 10, 2024

5-1 COMPLETION OF DIVISION FORMS

(A) Information required on Division forms shall be typed or legibly written in black or blue ink, completed in full and in accordance with Division requirements as to form and content. Forms that do not comply with this rule may not be accepted for filing. Position statements relative to liability which do not meet Division requirements will be returned to the insurer.

(B) Insurers may transmit data in an electronic format only as directed by the Division.

(C) All first reports of injury and notices of contest filed with the Division shall be transmitted electronically via electronic data interchange (EDI) or via the Division's internet filing process. First Reports of Injury and Notices of Contest cannot be submitted via electronic mail.

(D) All filings shall be sent via electronic submission to the Division.
(a) Only one file per submission is permitted. All exhibits shall be combined into one file with the filing or form. Multiple attachments will not be accepted.

(b) The subject line of the email and the attached file name must be named in this order: wc#, claimant first and last name, and type of document.

(c) The certificate of service should reflect the date it was submitted to the division of workers' compensation.

(d) All admissions; petitions to modify, terminate, or suspend (wc54); request for lump sum payments (wc62); and motions to close for lack of prosecution (wc192) must be sent to: cdle_dowc_filings@state.co.us
(i) In order to electronically submit a motion to close, all parties must have an electronic mail address

(ii) If electronic mail addresses are not available, these forms will be accepted via regular mail along with self-addressed, postage-paid envelopes for all parties.

(e) All other motions (other than motions to close which are addressed under rule 7) and submissions for prehearings and settlement unit must be addressed to: cdle_dowc_prehearings@state.co.us. Motions must be accompanied by a proposed order.

(f) All other communications not specifically addressed in this rule, including but not limited to objections to final admissions, entries of appearance, and workers' claims for compensation must be addressed to: cdle_workers_compensation@state.co.us

(E) The Director may grant an exemption to an insurer from filing electronically because of a small number of filings or financial hardship. Any insurer requesting an exemption from electronic filing may do so in letter form addressed to the Director. The request should provide specific justification(s) for the requested exemption. The letter should address whether an exemption is sought for only EDI or also for internet filing.

(F) In the event compliance with 5-1(C) is prevented by technological errors beyond the control of the filing party, a waiver may be requested by submitting the division-issued paper form along with a cover letter addressed to the Director identifying the reason for the request. Upon receipt of a request the Division will either accept the paper form or notify the filing party that electronic submission will be required.

5-2 FILING OF EMPLOYERS' FIRST REPORTS OF INJURY

(A) Within ten days of notice or knowledge an employer shall report any work-related injury, illness or exposure to an injurious substance as described in subsection (F), to the employer's insurer. An employer who does not provide the required notice may be subject to penalties or other sanctions.

(B) A First Report of Injury shall be filed with the Division in a timely manner whenever any of the following apply. The insurer or third-party administrator may file the First Report of Injury on behalf of the employer.
(1) If an injury results in a fatality, or three or more employees are injured in the same accident, a first report of injury shall be filed with the division within 3 days of notice to the insurance carrier or self-insured.

(2) A First Report of Injury must be filed within ten days of an employer receiving notice or knowledge of any of the following events:
(a) An injury or occupational disease has resulted in lost time from work for the injured employee in excess of three shifts or calendar days;

(b) The occurrence of a permanently physically impairing injury;

(c) For claims with dates of injury on and after August 10, 2022, when medical treatment supervised by an authorized treating physician and intended to cure or relieve the injury is provided for more than 180 days after the date of notice to the employer of the injury;

(d) An employee has contracted an occupational disease listed in any of the following categories:
(i) Chronic respiratory disease;

(ii) Cancer;

(iii) Pneumoconiosis, including but not limited to coal worker's lung, asbestosis, silicosis, and berylliosis;

(iv) Nervous system diseases;

(v) Blood borne infectious, contagious diseases.

(3) Within ten days after notice or knowledge of any claim for benefits, including medical treatment only, that is denied for any reason.

(C) The insurer shall state whether liability is admitted or contested within 20 days after the date the employer's First Report of Injury is filed with the Division. If an Employer's First Report of Injury should have been filed with the Division, but wasn't, the insurer's statement concerning liability is considered to be due within 20 days from the date the Employer's First Report of Injury should have been filed. The date a First Report of Injury should have been filed with the Division is the last day it could have been timely filed in compliance with paragraph (B) above.

(D) The insurer shall state whether liability is admitted or contested within 20 days after the date the Division mails to the insurer a Worker's Claim for Compensation or Dependent's Notice and Claim for Compensation.

(E) No statement regarding liability may be filed until a workers' compensation claim number is assigned. A separate and distinct statement regarding liability is required for each claim in which a workers' compensation claim number is assigned.

(F) In the format required by the Director, each insurer shall submit a monthly summary report to the Division containing the following:
(1) Injuries to employees that result in no more than three days' or three shifts' loss of time from work, no permanent physical impairment, no fatality, active medical treatment less than 180 days, or contraction of an occupational disease not listed in subsection (B) of this rule; and

(2) Exposures by employees to injurious substances, energy levels, or atmospheric conditions when the employer requires the use of methods or equipment designed to prevent such exposures and where such methods or equipment failed, was not properly used, or was not used at all.

5-3 INITIAL NOTICE TO CLAIMANT

At the time an insurer notifies the Division of its position on a claim, the insurer shall notify the claimant, in writing, of the insurer's claim number, the name and address of the individual assigned to the adjustment of the claim, a telephone number, and email address of the adjuster.

5-4 MEDICAL REPORTS AND RECORDS

(A) Medical reports on claims that have been reported to the Division shall be filed with the Division under the following circumstances:
(1) When attached to an admission of liability form, or a petition to suspend benefits, or

(2) In connection with a request to the Division to determine the claimant's eligibility for vocational rehabilitation benefits or to review a vocational rehabilitation plan, or to review requests regarding the provision of vocational rehabilitation services, or

(3) When otherwise required by any other rule or the Act, or

(4) At the request of the Director.

(5) A copy of every medical report not filed with the Division shall be exchanged with all parties within fifteen (15) business days of receipt. A claimant may opt to not receive copies of medical reports from the insurer under this section by providing written notice to the insurer. Such notice may be revoked by the claimant in writing at any time.

(B) For claims which are not required to be reported to the Division, the parties shall exchange medical reports within five (5) business days of a request for such information by a party to the claim.

(C) A party shall have 15 days from the date of mailing to complete, sign, and return a release of medical and/or other relevant information. If a written request for names and addresses of health care providers accompanies the medical release(s), a claimant shall also provide a list of names and addresses of health care providers reasonably necessary to evaluate/adjust the claim along with the completed and signed release(s). Medical information from health care providers who have treated the part(s) of the body or conditions(s) alleged by the claimant to be related to the claim, during the period five years before the date of injury and thereafter through the date of the request, will be presumed reasonable. Any request for information in excess of the presumption contained in this rule shall include a notice that the insurer is requesting information in excess of what is presumed reasonable and that providing the information is not required. If a party disputes that a request within the presumption is reasonable or that information sought is reasonably necessary, that party may file a motion with the Office of Administrative Courts or schedule a prehearing conference. Requests for release of medical information as well as informal disclosures necessary to evaluate/adjust the claim are not considered discovery

(D) A party shall have 15 days from the date of mailing to respond to a reasonable request for information regarding wages paid at the time of injury and for a reasonable time prior to the date of injury, and other relevant information necessary to determine the average weekly wage. Any dispute regarding such a request may be resolved by the Director or an Administrative Law Judge. The request for an exchange of information under this Rule 5-4(D) is not considered discovery.

(E) Mental health records in the possession of an insurer or self-insured employer or any agent thereof shall not be exchanged with any party other than claimant or claimant's counsel unless necessary for medical evaluation, adjustment or adjudication of the claim or otherwise approved by the Director or an Administrative Law Judge.

An insurer may release mental health records concerning work restrictions to the employer but shall not disclose the actual mental health records to any third party unless necessary for medical evaluation, adjustment or adjudication of the claim or otherwise approved by the Director or an Administrative Law Judge.

5-5 ADMISSIONS OF LIABILITY

(A) When the final admission is predicated upon medical reports, a narrative report and appropriate worksheets MUST accompany the admission. The attachment of the physician's report of workers' compensation injury form is required in cases where such document is supplied by the physician concurrently with the narrative report. Attached documentation must provide a statement from an authorized treating physician regarding the date of maximum medical improvement, permanent impairment, and maintenance medical benefits.
(1) The physician's report of workers' compensation injury form or narrative report shall reflect the recommendation of the physician completing the form with regard to the provision of medical benefits after maximum medical improvement, as may be reasonable and necessary within the meaning of the act. The admission shall state the insurer's position on the provision of medical benefits after maximum medical improvement. If maintenance medical benefits are being denied, the admission shall make specific reference to the medical report by listing the physician's name and the date of the report in the remarks section of the admission.

(2) The objection form prescribed by the Division as part of the final admission form shall precede any attachment.

(3) For claims reported to the Division in which only medical benefits have been paid and no permanent impairment has been assigned, either the narrative report or the physician's report of workers' compensation injury form shall be attached as support.

(4) For claims reported to the Division in which only medical benefits have been paid and no permanent impairment has been assigned, a narrative report completed after the final admission of liability has been filed must be exchanged within fifteen (15) days of receipt.

(B) An admission filed for medical benefits only shall state the basis for denial of temporary and permanent disability benefits within the remarks section of the admission.

(C) Upon termination or reduction in the amount of compensation, a new admission shall be filed with supporting documentation on or prior to the next scheduled date of payment, regardless of the reason for the termination or reduction. An admission shall be filed within 30 days of any resumption or increase of benefits.
(1) Following any order (except for orders which only involve disfigurement) becoming final which alters or awards benefits, an admission consistent with the order shall be timely filed.

(2) The filing of an admission consistent with this section shall not be construed as a reopening of any issues closed by a prior admission or resolved by order.

(D) For all injuries required to be filed with the Division with dates of injury on or after July 1, 1991:
(1) Where the claimant is a state resident at the time of MMI:
(a) When an authorized treating physician providing primary care is not Level II accredited and has determined the claimant has reached MMI and has sustained any permanent impairment, such physician shall, within 20 days after the determination of MMI, refer the claimant to a Level II accredited physician for a medical impairment rating. If the referral is not timely made, the insurer shall refer the claimant to a Level II accredited physician for a medical impairment rating within 40 days after the determination of MMI.

(b) If the authorized treating physician determining MMI is Level II accredited, within 20 days after the determination of MMI, such physician shall determine the claimant's permanent impairment, if any.

(2) Where the claimant is not a state resident at the time of MMI:
(a) When an authorized treating physician providing primary care is not Level II accredited and has determined the claimant has reached MMI and has sustained any permanent impairment, within 20 days after the determination of MMI, such physician shall conduct tests to evaluate impairment and shall transmit to the insurer all test results and relevant medical information. Within 20 days of receipt of the medical information, the insurer shall appoint a Level II accredited physician to determine the claimant's medical impairment rating from the information that was transmitted.

(b) When the claimant chooses not to have the treating physician providing primary care conduct tests to evaluate impairment, or if the information is not transmitted in a timely manner, the insurer shall arrange and pay for the claimant to return to Colorado for examination, testing, and rating, at the expense of the insurer. The insurer shall provide to the claimant at least 20 days advance written notice of the date and time of the impairment rating examination, and a warning that refusal to return for examination may result in the loss of benefits. Such notification shall also include information identifying travel and accommodation arrangements.

(E) For those injuries required to be filed with the Division with dates of injury on or after July 1, 1991:
(1) Within 30 days after the date of mailing or delivery of a determination of impairment by an authorized Level II accredited physician, or within 30 days after the date of mailing or delivery of a determination by the authorized treating physician providing primary care that there is no impairment, the insurer shall either:
(a) File an admission of liability consistent with the physician's opinion, or

(b) Request a Division Independent Medical Examination (DIME) in accordance with Rule 11-3 and § 8-42-107.2, C.R.S.,

(c) In cases involving only a scheduled impairment, an application for hearing or final admission may be filed without a Division Independent Medical Examination.
i) the filing of an application for hearing by the insurer under this provision shall not prevent the claimant from seeking a Division Independent Medical Exam on the issues of MMI and/or conversion to whole person impairment. The claimant shall have thirty (30) days from the filing of the application for hearing to request an independent medical exam.

ii) at the time the insurer files an application for hearing under this provision it shall concurrently provide a notification to the claimant that the claimant may request a DIME on the issues of MMI and/or conversion to whole person impairment, as well as a copy of the Division's notice and proposal form.

(F) Within 20 days after the date of mailing of the Division's notice of receipt of the Division Independent Medical Examiner's report, the insurer shall either admit liability consistent with such report or file an application for hearing. This section does not pertain to IMEs rendered under § 8-43-502, C.R.S.

(G) The insurer may modify an existing admission regarding medical impairment, whenever the medical impairment rating is changed pursuant to a Division Independent Medical Exam, a Division Independent Medical Examiner selected in accordance with Rule 5-5(E); or an order. Any such modifications shall not affect an earlier award or admission as to monies previously paid.

(H) When an insurer files an admission admitting for a medical impairment, the insurer shall admit for the impairment rating in a whole number. If the impairment rating is reported with a decimal percentage, the insurer shall round up to the nearest whole number:

(I) An admission of liability which includes a reduction in benefits for a safety rule violation must include a statement from a representative of the employer of the specific facts on which the reduction is asserted. The statement shall be attached as a separate document to the initial admission.

5-6 TIMELY PAYMENT OF COMPENSATION BENEFITS

(A) Benefits and penalties awarded by order are due three (3) business days after the order becomes final. Any ongoing benefits shall be paid consistent with statute and rule.

(B) Initial payment of temporary disability benefits awarded by admission shall be paid no later than the date the admission awarding benefits is filed and are considered due three (3) business days after the date of the admission. Temporary disability benefits are due at least once every two weeks thereafter from the date of the admission. Payment mailed via the United States Postal Service will be considered timely if postmarked at least three (3) business days prior to the due date and must include all benefits owed through the due date. In some instances, an employer's first report of injury and admission can be timely filed, but the first installment of compensation benefits will be paid more than 20 days after the insurer has notice or knowledge of the injury. Provided the filings are timely and that benefits are timely paid for the entire period owed as of the date of the admission, the insurer will be considered in compliance

(C) Permanent impairment benefits awarded by admission are retroactive to the date of maximum medical improvement and shall be paid so that the claimant receives the benefits not later than three (3) business days after the date of the admission. Subsequent permanent disability benefits are due at least once every two weeks from the date of the admission. When benefits are continuing, the payment shall include all benefits which are due. Payment mailed via the United States Postal Service will be considered timely if postmarked at least three (3) business days prior to the due date.

(D) An insurer shall receive credit against permanent disability benefits for any temporary disability benefits paid beyond the date of maximum medical improvement.

(E) Benefits shall be calculated based on a seven (7) day calendar week.

5-7 PERMANENT PARTIAL DISABILITY BENEFIT RATES

(A) Permanent partial disability benefits paid as compensation for a non-scheduled injury or illness which occurred on or after July 1, 1991, shall be paid at the temporary total disability rate, but not less than one hundred fifty dollars per week and not more than fifty percent of the state average weekly wage at the time of the injury.

(B) Scheduled impairment benefits shall be paid at the calculated rate pursuant to § 8-42-107(6) C.R.S.
(1) For injuries resulting in a scheduled impairment, the permanent partial disability amount must be determined utilizing the scheduled rating calculation if it is higher than the nonscheduled rating calculation.

(C) Where scheduled and non-scheduled injuries occurred resulting in impairment, the scheduled and non-scheduled impairment benefits shall be paid concurrently.

5-8 ADMISSION FOR PERMANENT TOTAL DISABILITY BENEFITS

(A) An insurer shall file an admission of liability for permanent total disability benefits on a final admission of liability form prescribed by the Division.

(B) An insurer may terminate permanent total disability benefits without a hearing by filing an admission of liability form with all of the following attachments:
(1) A death certificate or written notice advising of the death of a claimant; and

(2) A statement by the insurer as to its liability for payment of:
(a) Death benefits and

(b) If there are dependents, the unpaid portion, if any, of permanent total disability benefits the claimant would have received had s/he lived until receiving compensation at the regular rate for a period of six years.

5-9 REVISING FINAL ADMISSIONS

(A) Within the time limits for objecting to the final admission of liability pursuant to § 8-43-203, C.R.S., the Director may allow an insurer to amend the admission for permanency, by notifying the parties that an error exists due to a miscalculation, omission, or clerical error.

(B) The period for objecting to a final admission begins on the mailing date of the last final admission.

5-10 LUMP SUM PAYMENT OF AN AWARD

(A) For lump sum requests less than or equal to $10,000.00 for permanent partial disability awards for whole person or scheduled impairment the following applies per § 8-42-107.2 C.R.S:
(1) Lump sum payment of $10,000.00, or the remainder of the award, if less, shall automatically be paid, less discount, on the claimant's written request to the insurer. The insurer shall calculate the sum certain and issue payment taking applicable offsets (i.e., disability benefits, incarceration, garnishments) within ten (10) business days from the date of mailing of the request by the claimant.

(B) For lump sum requests greater than $10,000.00 for permanent partial awards, or for any permanent total, the following applies per § 8-43-406 C.R.S.:
(1) If the claimant is represented by counsel, a request for a lump sum payment of a portion or remaining benefits shall be made by submitting a Request for Lump Sum Payment form to the insurer and the Division, if the claimant has indicated that the admission will be accepted as filed, relative to permanent partial disability and maximum medical improvement. The claimant is not required to waive the right to pursue permanent total disability benefits as a condition to receiving the lump sum. Within ten (10) days of the date the Request for Lump Sum Payment form was mailed, the insurer shall issue the payment and file the required benefit payment information with the Division, the claimant and the claimant's attorney.
(a) The insurer shall have ten days from the claimant's request to object to the payment of the lump sum. Prior to payment and within the same ten (10) day time-period, the insurer shall submit the lump sum calculations to claimant, claimant's attorney and the Division providing the reason for the objection. Claimant shall have ten days from the insurer's objection to file a response. Upon receipt of the form the Director shall make a determination on the lump sum request.

(b) The claimant shall have ten days from the date the payment or payment information was mailed to object to the accuracy of the payment by stating the basis for the objection, in writing, to the Division and insurer. Insurer shall have ten days from the claimant's objection to file a response. Following receipt of the objection, the Director shall make a determination on the lump sum payment.

(c) The total of all lump sums issued per claim may not exceed the amount set forth in the Director's annual maximum benefit order in effect on the date the first non-$10,000 lump sum is requested.

(2) If the claimant is not represented by counsel, a request for a lump sum payment of benefits shall be made by submitting a Request for Lump Sum Payment to the insurer and the Division if the claimant has indicated that the admission will be accepted as filed, relative to permanent partial disability and maximum medical improvement. The claimant is not required to waive the right to pursue permanent total disability benefits as a condition to receiving the lump sum. Within ten (10) days of the date the Request for Lump Sum Payment form was mailed, the insurer shall file the required lump sum calculation information with the Division and the claimant.
(a) The claimant shall have ten (10) days from the date of mailing of the benefit payment information provided by the insurer to object to the accuracy of this information. In the absence of an objection, a lump sum order issued by the Director will be based upon the information submitted.

(b) The total of all lump sums issued per claim may not exceed the amount set forth in the director's annual maximum benefit order in effect on the date the first non-$10,000 lump sum is requested.

(C) For lump sum requests greater than $10,000.00 for dependents' benefits, the following applies per § 8-43-406 C.R.S.:
(1) A request for a lump sum payment of a portion or remaining benefits shall be made by submitting a request for lump sum payment form to the insurer and the division. Within ten (10) days of the date the request for lump sum payment form was mailed, the insurer shall file the required lump sum calculation information with the division and the claimant.
(a) The insurer shall have ten (10) days from the claimant's request to object to the payment of the lump sum. Prior to payment and within the same ten (10) day time-period, the insurer shall submit the lump sum calculations to claimant, claimant's attorney and the division providing the reason for the objection. Claimant shall have ten (10) days from the insurer's objection to file a response. Upon receipt of the form the Director shall make a determination on the lump sum request.

(b) The claimant shall have ten (10) days from the date the payment or payment information was mailed to object to the accuracy of the payment by stating the basis for the objection, in writing, to the division and insurer. The insurer shall have ten (10) days from the claimant's objection to file a response. Following receipt of the objection, the Director shall make a determination on the lump sum payment.

(c) The total of all lump sums issued to all dependents may not exceed the amount set forth in the Director's annual maximum benefit order in effect on the date the first non-$10,000 lump sum is requested.
(i) When the weekly benefit amounts were previously determined by an Administrative Law Judge or the Director, a dependent's individual maximum lump sum amount shall be equivalent to the percent of total benefits as ordered.

(ii) When the weekly benefit amounts were not previously determined by an Administrative Law Judge or the Director, a dependent's individual maximum lump sum amount shall be determined by the Director.

(D) The insurer shall issue payment within ten (10) days of the date of mailing of the order by the Director.

5-11 DOCUMENTATION OF APPORTIONMENT

(1) For all claims with a date of injury on or after July 1, 2008 a carrier may not reduce a claimant's temporary total disability, temporary partial disability or medical benefits because of any prior injury, whether work-related or non work-related.

(2) If a permanent impairment rating is reduced on an admission based on a prior work-related injury a copy of the previous award or settlement shall be attached to the admission and must establish that the award or settlement was for the same body part. If a permanent impairment rating is reduced on an admission based on non-work-related injury, documentation shall be attached to the admission establishing prior impairment to the same body part that was identified, treated and independently disabling at the time of the work-related injury.

5-12 RECEIPTS

Upon demand of the Director, an insurer shall produce to the Division a receipt, canceled check, or other proof substantiating payment of any amount due to the claimant or to a provider.

5-13 INFORMATION ON CLAIMS ADJUSTING

(A) Every insurer, or its designated claims adjusting administrator; shall provide the following information on claims adjusting practices to the Division:
(1) The name, address, telephone number and e-mail address of the administrator(s) responsible for its claims adjusting.

(2) Within 30 days of any change in administrator(s) responsible for claims adjusting, the insurer or self-insured employer shall complete a "notice of change of carrier or adjusting firm" on the Division provided form.

(3) Upon request of the Director, any or all records, including any insurer administrative policies or procedures, pertaining to the adjusting of Colorado Workers' Compensation claims. This authority shall not extend to personnel records of claims personnel. All documents shall remain confidential.

(B) Within 30 days of any change in the administrator(s), notice of such change shall be provided in writing to the claimant. Notice shall include the name, address, a telephone number, and email address of the claims administrator(s).

5-13 CORRESPONDENCE FROM THE DIVISION

(A) Every insurer and self-insured employer shall provide a mailing address for the receipt of communication from the Division. All correspondence from the Division regarding the claim will be sent to the address provided by the insurer or self-insured employer. Mailing to the address provided is deemed good service.

(B) An insurer or self-insured employer may designate a third party administrator (TPA) to handle specific claims by noting the designation on the first report of injury or an admission of liability. No correspondence will be sent to the TPA unless such a designation is made.
(1) In claims initiated by a workers' claim for compensation, the Division will forward the claim to the insurer or self-insured employer with a request for a position statement. The insurer or self-insured employer shall be responsible for forwarding the claim to the third party administrator (if any).

(2) The insurer or self-insured employer remains responsible for ensuring compliance with these rules of procedure as well as the workers' compensation act regardless of any designation of a third party administrator.

5-14 SURVEYS

(A) Within 30 days following closure of each claim that was reported to the Division, the insurer shall survey the claimant. If the claimant is deceased the survey shall be presented to the claimant's dependents, if there are such dependents. If two or more claims have been merged or consolidated, one survey may be presented.

(B) If the claimant has previously authorized the insurer to communicate through electronic transmission, the survey may be sent to the claimant electronically. Otherwise, the survey shall be mailed to the claimant. If mailed, along with the survey, the insurer shall provide a return postage prepaid envelope for the claimant to use when returning the survey.

(C) The survey shall include the name of the insurer. The survey shall also have a space for the claimant to sign if communicated by mail. The survey shall include the following language: "This survey relates to your recent workers' compensation claim. We would like to find out how satisfied you are with the way your claim was handled." The survey shall include instructions as to how to return the completed survey to the insurer, and the sentence "Insurers and employers are prohibited by law from taking any disciplinary action or otherwise retaliating against those who respond to this survey." In addition, the survey shall set forth only the following questions:
(1) On a scale from 1 to 5, with 1 being the least satisfied and 5 being the most satisfied, please describe your satisfaction with the level of courtesy shown to you in relation to your workers' compensation claim.

1 2 3 4 5

(2) On a scale from 1 to 5, with 1 being the least satisfied and 5 being the most satisfied, please describe your satisfaction with how promptly you received medical care.

1 2 3 4 5

(3) On a scale from 1 to 5, with 1 being the least satisfied and 5 being the most satisfied, please describe your satisfaction with how promptly your claim was handled.

1 2 3 4 5

(4) On a scale from 1 to 5, with 1 being the least satisfied and 5 being the most satisfied, please describe your satisfaction with how quickly any disputes in your claim were resolved. If you did not have any disputes, please mark NA.

1 2 3 4 5

(5) On a scale from 1 to 5, with 1 being the least satisfied and 5 being the most satisfied, please describe your overall satisfaction with the way your claim was handled.

1 2 3 4 5

(6) The name of the adjuster handling your claim, if known.

(D) On or before the last day of January in each year, the insurer shall report the survey results to the Division. The report shall include the total number of surveys presented to claimants during the preceding calendar year but shall be based on all survey results actually received by the insurer during that time. For the questions set out in (C)(1), (C)(2), (C)(3) and (C)(5) above, the insurer shall report the number of responses to the question and the average score based on those responses. For question (C)(4), the insurer shall report the number of responses to the question, the number of responses that indicated NA, and the average of those responses that provided a numerical response. There shall be only one report per insurer per year. The insurer shall maintain the actual survey responses for a minimum of six months after providing the results to the Division and shall provide the survey results to the Division upon request.

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