Author: Courtney Kreutz
New Oregon Rule Governing Subsequent Temporary Disability Payments Beginning July 1, 2024
On July 15, 2024, the Oregon Workers’ Compensation Division issued an Industry Notice outlining the rule change for the payment of subsequent temporary disability benefits….
Ensuring Temporary Disability Benefits Issue Timely in Oregon
Whether an insurer timely paid temporary disability benefits in Oregon is one of the most heavily litigated issues in workers’ compensation. Late-payments create exposure for…
Denying an Oregon Claim Based on an IME? Read This!
At this point, you can probably issue a claim denial in your sleep. You know the denial must state the factual and legal reasons for…
ARU and MRT Electronic Uploads – Oregon WCD Expands Use of its Portal
Unlike the portal utilized by the Oregon Workers’ Compensation Board, the Workers’ Compensation Division’s portal had very limited use – it allowed insurers and self-insured…
Rising Gas Prices Warrant Increase in Mile Reimbursement Rate in Oregon
The Oregon Workers Compensation Division issued a Revised Bulletin No. 112 and an updated Form 3921 (Request for Reimbursement of Expenses), to address increasing gas…
