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

BASIS:  §8-47-107, C.R.S. provides the Director of the Division of Workers’ Compensation with authority to adopt and amend proper rules and regulations to govern the proceedings and hearings of the Division.   

PURPOSE:  This rule updated a current Workers’ Compensation Rule of Procedure. The rule updates income eligibility requirements for indigent claimants.  

The rule addressed the following subjects:

•	Rule 11 - Division Independent Medical Examination Adopted current Income Eligibility Guidelines for indigent claimants.  

Pursuant to §24-4-103(4)(b), C.R.S., the Director finds that: 1) there is a demonstrated need for the rule amendments; 2) the proper statutory authority exists for this regulation; 3) to the extent practicable, the rules are clearly stated so that their meaning will be understood by any party required to comply with the regulation; 4) the rules do not conflict with other provisions of law; and 5) the duplicating or overlapping of the regulation is explained by the agency proposing the rules.

Bob Summers							06/15/2009
Bob Summers							Date
Director
Division of Workers’ Compensation