STATEMENT OF EMERGENCY BASIS AND PURPOSE FOR
AMENDMENT TO THE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION RULES OF PROCEDURE
7 CCR 1101-3

The Governor declared a state of emergency March 11, 2020 and has issued Executive Orders directing state and private employers to dramatically reduce the number of employees reporting to work in person.   

The emergency rules require most filings and communications with the Division to be in electronic form, allowing Division staff to work remotely while still providing full service.  The rules also increase reimbursement for telehealth services to facilitate access to care.    
  
Accordingly, I find that immediate adoption of this rule amendment is imperatively necessary to comply with state law, and compliance with 24-4-103 would be contrary to the public interest.  This emergency rule will become effective on June 15, 2020 and be in effect for 120 days unless suspended or superseded.  

Dated this 15 day of June, 2020      

Paul Tauriello						June 15, 2020
Director							Date
Division of Workers’ Compensation