Workers' Comp Regulatory Information Flashcards
Which section in the Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) covers the statutes related to workers’ compensation?
ORS 656 – Laws related to Workers’ Compensation.
Which chapter of the Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) covers the rules related to workers’ compensation?
OAR 436
Division 55
Certification of Claims Examiners Rules
Division 60
Claims Administration Rules
Division 9
Oregon Medical Fee and Payment Rules
Division 10
Medical Services Rules
Division 15
Managed Care Organization Rules
Division 30
Claim Closure and Reconsideration Rules
Division 35
Disability Rating Standards
Division 105
Employer-at-Injury Program Rules
Division 110
Preferred Worker Program Rules
Division 120
Vocational Assistance to Injured Workers
What is the name of the state agency that regulates workers’ compensation?
Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS)
What are the divisions within DCBS that deal specifically with workers’ compensation, and what types of issues are reviewed by these divisions?
Workers’ Compensation Division (WCD)
and
Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB)
Workers’ Compensation Division (WCD)
- Administers rules related to claims processing
- Handles disputes related to medical services and vocational services issues
- Administers the reconsideration process for claim closures