Regulatory Compliance
Oregon
CorVel is a national provider of industry leading workers’ compensation solutions to Oregon payors. Incidents and injuries can be reported to our 24/7 call center, to the online claims system or via mobile apps. Reports are immediately processed by our proprietary rules engine where medical management begins immediately as needed, and the claim is assigned to a Claims Adjuster within one business day or less of initial receipt.
Our comprehensive return to work program ensures collaboration and communication with all interested parties including the injured worker, employer, human resources, medical and safety teams, and healthcare providers. We use technology, compassionate case management for employees and cost containment measures, to give Oregon employers a superior program.
Oregon Workers’ Compensation Division updates 01/01/2025
Description: Oregon has released the following bulletins and orders:
- Bulletin 315- Provides guidance for Spanish language required to be included on various letters Bulletin 315
- Bulletin 345- Increases the maximum reimbursement amount for accepted, non-disabling claims to $2500 Bulletin 345
- Bulletin 393- Provides annual increase and calculation amount for Retroactive Program benefits Bulletin 393
- Order 01-2024- Requires updated denial and appeal language on to simplify and improve readability. Also updates attorney fee amounts on settlement proceeds. 1-2024 Order of Adoption
Oregon Regulatory Updates 04/11/2024
SB 1580 – Digest: the Act Would Make It a Crime For an Employer to Report False Data In Order to Lower Its Workers’ Comp Premium. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.2). Creates the Crime of Fraudulent Misrepresentation By an Employer to an Insurer of Certain Employee-Related Data With the Intent to Decrease the Employer’s Workers’ Compensation Insurance Premium. Punishes By a Maximum Fine of $125,000 Plus Specified Forms of Restitution. Declares an Emergency, Effective on Passage.
Issues: Workers’ Compensation (General)
Summary For 02/16/2024
This measure makes it a Class A misdemeanor for an employer to knowingly submit a false payroll report to the Workers’ Compensation Board, the Department of Business Services, the corporation, or an insurer. It takes effect upon enactment.
Most Recent Update:
03/27/2024 – This measure was signed by Governor Tina Kotek (D) on March 27. It takes effect March 27, 2024.
Additional Outlook: The February 12 amendment changes the measure’s scope to submitting false payroll reports and makes it a Class A misdemeanor.
SB 1584 – Digest: the Act Removes Two Bases For a Worker to Refuse a Job Without Losing Workers’ Comp Benefits. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.1). Deletes Two Bases For a Worker to Refuse an Offer of Modified Employment Without Losing Temporary Total Disability Benefits.
Issues: Workers’ Compensation (General)
Summary For 02/05/2024
This measure removes two allowed justifications for an injured employee refusing to return to work without disrupting temporary total disability benefits. Namely, it removes the justification for the employment not being with the previous employer or not being at the previous worksite.
Most Recent Update:
03/07/2024 – This measure failed upon adjournment of the legislature on March 7. This measure is ineligible for further consideration.
Oregon Services
- Workers’ compensation claims administration
- Medical bill review in compliance with state requirements
- Local PPO development and management
- Case management services
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