In all cases arising under articles 40 to 47 of this title prior to July 1, 1987, the employee, the employer, and, if insured, the insurance carrier may elect, upon unanimous agreement, in writing to waive vocational rehabilitation which was awarded pursuant to section 8-49-101 as it existed prior to July 1, 1987, and become subject to the permanent partial disability provisions pursuant to section 8-42-110, as said section existed prior to July 1, 1991. Such election shall be made in a form prescribed by the director and shall not affect payments made prior to the filing of such agreement. Failure to agree to the options available under the provisions of this section shall not be evidence of bad faith in any future litigation by either party.
Source: L. 90: Entire article R&RE, p. 515, § 1, effective July 1. L. 92: Entire section amended, p. 2165, § 2, effective June 2.
Editor's note: This section is similar to former § 8-51-108.5 as it existed prior to 1990.
Structure Colorado Code
Part 4 - Enforcement and Penalties
§ 8-43-401.5. Financial Incentives to Deny or Delay Claim or Medical Care - Prohibition - Penalties
§ 8-43-402. False Statement - Felony
§ 8-43-405. Payment as Discharge of Liability - Conflicting Claims
§ 8-43-406. Compensation in Lump Sum
§ 8-43-408. Default of Employer - Additional Liability
§ 8-43-410. Right to Compensation Operates as Lien - Interest on Award