C.R.S. § 8-46-302

(1) There is hereby established a medical disaster insurance fund to defray medical, surgical, hospital, nursing, and drug expenses in excess of those provided under the “Workers’ Compensation Act of Colorado” for employees who have established their entitlement to disability benefits under said act, whether necessary to promote recovery, alleviate pain, or reduce disability. (2) The director shall administer the medical disaster insurance fund and is hereby given jurisdiction to enforce the provisions of this part 3. The director shall approve or disapprove admissions to the Colorado medical disaster insurance fund.