A workers' compensation reform bill that designates doctors for independent medical examinations passed the Oregon House this week and was sent to the governor.
Gov. Ted Kulongoski is expected later this week to sign SB 311, an aide said Tuesday. The piece of legislation is the second of three workers' compensation bills in the Legislature this session. The governor already signed SB 386 to protect permanent total disability benefits for workers while their cases are appealed.
The Oregon voted 58-0 Monday to approve SB 311-B, which backers call a reform of the independent medical examinatio...
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