PROVIDER NETWORK RULES for COLORADO

Provider Selection
The employer/insurer chooses the initial treating provider from a list of at least 2 physician provided by the employer.

Managed Care Options
Managed care is allowed, and defined as the provision of medical services through an insurer-chosen accredited provider network or a recognized managed care organization.

Provider Lists
Provider lists and directories may be utilized. There is a state-mandated posting panel. The employer has the right to direct the employee`s selection of initial medical provider for non-emergency treatment. The employer must provide a list of at least two physicians or corporate medical providers, or at least one physician and one corporate medical provider, from which the employee may choose a treating physician. The two providers must be at two distinct locations without common ownership. If there are not two providers as described within thirty miles of each other, the employer may designate two providers at the same location or with shared ownership. The employee should contact the employer`s designated representative before treating with providers obtained from this referral.