Workers' Comp Regulatory Information Flashcards

1
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Which section in the Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) covers the statutes related to workers’ compensation?

A

ORS 656 – Laws related to Workers’ Compensation.

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Which chapter of the Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) covers the rules related to workers’ compensation?

A

OAR 436

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3
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Division 55

A

Certification of Claims Examiners Rules

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4
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Division 60

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Claims Administration Rules

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5
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Division 9

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Oregon Medical Fee and Payment Rules

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6
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Division 10

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Medical Services Rules

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7
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Division 15

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Managed Care Organization Rules

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8
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Division 30

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Claim Closure and Reconsideration Rules

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9
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Division 35

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Disability Rating Standards

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10
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Division 105

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Employer-at-Injury Program Rules

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11
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Division 110

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Preferred Worker Program Rules

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12
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Division 120

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Vocational Assistance to Injured Workers

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13
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What is the name of the state agency that regulates workers’ compensation?

A

Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS)

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What are the divisions within DCBS that deal specifically with workers’ compensation, and what types of issues are reviewed by these divisions?

A

Workers’ Compensation Division (WCD)
and
Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB)

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Workers’ Compensation Division (WCD)

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  • Administers rules related to claims processing
  • Handles disputes related to medical services and vocational services issues
  • Administers the reconsideration process for claim closures
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16
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Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB)

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  • Administers the rules related to administrative hearings and litigation
17
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What is the role of case law in applying the statute and rules?

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  • Case law is an interpretation of the statute and rules by the WCB, Oregon Court of Appeals, or Oregon Supreme Court.
  • It provides additional direction to the insurers on how to apply the law.