No Change in Reimbursement Cap for Medical-Only Claims in 2024

Oregon employers in 2024 will be allowed to reimburse up to $2,400 in medical costs on accepted, non-disabling claims to reduce the impact the claim would otherwise have on their experience modifications. The Workers’ Compensation Division on Thursday issued Bulletin No. 345 announcing that the maximum medical reimbursement for 2024 will be the same as it was in 2023. Employers in Oregon are allowed to pay comp carriers for medical expenses incurred on non-disabling claims, meaning injured workers didn’t receive indemnity benefits for lost time and didn’t suffer a permanent...