Colorado Workers Comp 2026

Official Source

Colorado Division of Workers Compensation

Last verified: 2026-03-21

2026 update synced: max weekly cap 1272, minimum 318, waiting period 3 days.

Legal Readiness Snapshot

Operational target: report injury to employer in 24-72 hours; confirm statutory notice limits on state agency page.

Colorado filing statutes vary by claim type and procedural posture. Use the official agency source before submission.

• First report of injury form (Colorado agency format)
• Initial treating provider note with work-status restrictions
• Average weekly wage evidence (pay stubs or payroll summary)
• Incident narrative with date/time/location and witness data
• Employer/carrier claim number and correspondence log