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Injured Workers
Workers’ Compensation Self-Referral Guide
If you were injured on the job and want to schedule an appointment, you can refer yourself to Trident Therapy Center. The process varies slightly depending on whether you have a standard state workers' compensation claim or a federal claim. Explore our simple self-referral process and what happens next.
Federal Injured Workers (OWCP / DFEC) Federal employees have unique rights under the Division of Federal Employees' Compensation (DFEC) and the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP).
- Direct Access: You can self-refer without a referral from a managing physician.
- Requirement: Your federal workers' compensation claim must already be accepted.
- Next Steps: Contact us directly at 303-932-0792 or 720-297-0045 with your claim number to begin scheduling.
State Workers’ Compensation Workers
If you are covered under standard state workers' compensation, you can still initiate your own care through our self-referral process.
Step 1: Submit Your Request Contact our office at 303-932-0792 or 720-297-0045 to request an appointment as a self-referral. Please have your employer details, insurance carrier name, and claim number ready.
Step 2: Referral Procurement Our team will contact your primary managing physician’s office on your behalf. We will formally request the necessary medical referral required by your insurance.
Step 3: Insurance Authorization Once we receive the medical referral, we submit it to your workers' compensation insurance adjuster. We handle the paperwork to obtain formal authorization for your visit.
Step 4: Scheduling Your Visit As soon as your insurance carrier approves the authorization, our scheduling team will call you. We will find a convenient date and time for your initial evaluation at Trident Therapy Center.
If you are ready to begin, please contact our workers' compensation coordinator today at 303-932-0792 or 720-297-0045.
Auto Accident/Personal Injury
Colorado Auto Accident & Personal Injury Self-Referral Guide
If you were recently injured in a motor vehicle collision or suffered a personal injury in Colorado, you can legally refer yourself directly to Trident Therapy Center for evaluation and care. Colorado law allows for direct access to therapeutic care without a primary care or managing physician's referral. This enables you to jumpstart your recovery and document your injuries immediately.
Explore how our self-referral process works, your payment options, and how we coordinate your care.
Colorado Direct Access & Self-Referral Rights
Colorado operates under a traditional fault-based auto insurance system, which means the at-fault driver’s insurance is ultimately responsible for your injuries. However, waiting for a personal injury claim to settle can stall your recovery. To protect yourself physically and legally, you have the right to seek care immediately through a self-referral.
- No Doctor's Referral Required: You do not have to wait for an appointment with a primary care doctor just to secure a referral script. You can contact us directly.
- Immediate Documentation: Seeing a professional right away establishes a clear medical record linking your injuries to the accident, which is crucial for any future insurance settlement.
Our Step-by-Step Next Steps & Financial Routing
Step 1: Schedule Your Initial Evaluation Contact our team at 303-932-0792 or 720-297-0045 to request an appointment. Inform us that your visit is related to an auto accident or personal injury. Please have your claim details ready.
- Please note: Trident Therapy Center does not coordinate with or bill private health insurance for auto accident or personal injury claims.
Step 2: Establish Your Payment Pathway Because we do not hold outstanding balances against future legal settlements or accept medical liens (Letters of Protection), we will establish one of the following payment routes before your first visit:
- Colorado MedPay: Under Colorado law (C.R.S. § 10-4-635), auto insurance policies automatically include at least $5,000 in MedPay coverage unless opted out in writing. Our billing team will verify your available MedPay benefits and confirm your claim status. MedPay covers medical bills immediately with no deductibles, regardless of fault.
- Intermediary Funding: If you are working with an attorney, we accept upfront payment from third-party legal or medical financing firms. This allows you to get treated right away while the financing company manages the collection from your future settlement.
- Direct Pay: You may choose to self-pay out-of-pocket at the time of service. We provide detailed, itemized receipts so you can seek direct reimbursement through your final legal settlement.
Step 3: Comprehensive Mental Health Intake On your first visit to Trident Therapy Center, we will complete a specialized evaluation focused on your psychological and emotional recovery. We assess accident-related trauma, driving fears, anxiety, and stress responses. From there, we establish a customized therapeutic treatment plan designed to help you process the event and safely restore your peace of mind.
Step 4: Documentation & Reporting We carefully document every step of your recovery. If you have an active legal claim, our office will securely share your mental health clinical reports, treatment notes, and itemized billing statements directly with your personal injury attorney or the insurance adjuster to support your case.
Do not delay your emotional recovery. Call Trident Therapy Center today at 303-932-0792 or 720-297-0045 to set up your self-referral appointment.