Worker's Compensation Top Oregon News Stories Top Oregon Workers', Workman's, Workmen's Compensation News Stories en-us Sun, 07 Sep 2008 05:30:04 News Law Workers' Compensation Workman's Compensation Workmen's Compensation 60 Legislature to Take Up PPO Issue Sept. 18 http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=be9b65699eff551a9e3f036c390dda47c http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=be9b65699eff551a9e3f036c390dda47c Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The House Business and Labor Committee will hold a hearing to discuss PPOs in the state's workers' compensation system Sept. 18. MLAC to Meet, Discuss Emergency Rulemaking on Fees http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=8bd35ee1c8b9349647b8cb92f9f145cbc http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=8bd35ee1c8b9349647b8cb92f9f145cbc Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT MLAC is meeting next week to discuss, among other things, the WCD emergency rulemaking forcing PPO members to accept discounted fees for WC work. Workers´ Compensation Board Meeting Thursday http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=a4b4b2a4a95ebab09598b3dab59a6532c http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=a4b4b2a4a95ebab09598b3dab59a6532c Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Oregon Workers' Compensation Board will meet Thursday in Salem at 2 p.m. Ore. WCD Changing Direction in PPO Flap http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=655712e2f991c2bece1975decc2195b6c http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=655712e2f991c2bece1975decc2195b6c Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Workers' Compensation Division is changing its tack on an emergency rule requiring providers to honor terms of PPO contracts. DOI Adopting Temporary Rule to Comply with Federal Law http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=0d95f35901bd6d0c39aa4d945e2199f1c http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=0d95f35901bd6d0c39aa4d945e2199f1c Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Division of Insurance will adopt a temporary rule to incorporate the federal Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Extension Act. Oregon Judge Erred by Awarding Attorney Fees, Court Rules http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=78934d3866dcd164909adda8aa9a7501k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=78934d3866dcd164909adda8aa9a7501k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT An administrative law judge erred by awarding attorney fees when there was no attempt to reduce or disallow benefits. MLAC Subcommittees Meet Aug. 20 http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=8c46c83bb707ecddc27eda82d6c19af3c http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=8c46c83bb707ecddc27eda82d6c19af3c Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Subcommittees on death benefits, significant court cases, and attorney fees will meet the morning of Aug. 20. OSHA Workshop on Overcoming Language and Cultural Barriers http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=b2d0bf133df343c1b29a2db84f29c08fc http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=b2d0bf133df343c1b29a2db84f29c08fc Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Occupational Safety and Health Division will hold seminars around the state on overcoming cultural barriers. Ore. Court Requires Carrier to Pay for Gastric Bypass http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=6060147edbaaf18fe6a2e603f8466babk http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=6060147edbaaf18fe6a2e603f8466babk Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Court of Appeals affirmed a decision requiring SAIF to pay for a worker's gastric bypass surgery. DCBS Releases Second-Quarter Fatality Stats http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=b35c4fef949660ab106a9588804cc04ec http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=b35c4fef949660ab106a9588804cc04ec Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Second-quarter fatality statistics showed eight compensable deaths in the state. New EDI Reporting Requirements Posted http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=716ff30f2f2ce54431802060d50da32ec http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=716ff30f2f2ce54431802060d50da32ec Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The DCBS is posting the transition plan workers' compensation insurers must follow to prepare to file proof of coverage electronically. Death and Injury by Forklift Documented http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=682ea0aa075d36380fc758561fe4f4b3c http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=682ea0aa075d36380fc758561fe4f4b3c Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT DCBS has new statistics on injuries and deaths caused by forklifts in the state between 2002 and 2006. Mileage Rate Raised for Independent Exams http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=57b30b81e2e5d178e9815060218f7a83c http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=57b30b81e2e5d178e9815060218f7a83c Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The mileage rate for private vehicles was raised to 58.5 cents per mile for injured workers required to report for an independent medical examination. Workers´ Memorial Scholarships Awarded http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=8fb837d64276dc3bf1271cf02f47720fc http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=8fb837d64276dc3bf1271cf02f47720fc Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state's OSHA is giving Workers' Memorial Scholarship awards to daughters of two workers killed on the job. Opponents Using Two-Pronged Strategy to Fight Emergency PPO Rule http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=824ba17adfd86cf90f37a584dac5fc04c http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=824ba17adfd86cf90f37a584dac5fc04c Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Opponents are pursuing both legal and legislative strategies in the fight to overcome the WCD's emergency rule on PPO fees. Title Change for WCB Legal Secretaries http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=9eb2dab855ff37832de9f0cabfe02af5c http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=9eb2dab855ff37832de9f0cabfe02af5c Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Workers' Compensation Board has declared legal secretaries will henceforth be known as judicial assistants. Storm Over PPOs Gathering Momentum http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=4052db237fdf9d4f2e43cf2d6dcf7fd4c http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=4052db237fdf9d4f2e43cf2d6dcf7fd4c Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT An article in the state's leading newspaper and criticism from a labor leader on a WCD committee have added to the growing controversy over PPOs. Comment Sought for New Proof-of-Coverage Rules http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=e615fc7caaad80118e23a2f19327019cc http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=e615fc7caaad80118e23a2f19327019cc Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Workers' Compensation Division will hold a public hearing on Aug. 21 to discuss new proof-of-coverage rules. Oregon Legislator Promises PPO Discount Bill http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=25a85fea5d5851ae2ca2f43a1801b4dec http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=25a85fea5d5851ae2ca2f43a1801b4dec Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A state legislator said he will introduce a bill to end PPO discounts in the state's workers' compensation system. Collapsed Disc Ruled a Consequential, Not Combined Injury http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=0f8c4284d99348106de55f7f5964e33cj http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=0f8c4284d99348106de55f7f5964e33cj Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The appellate court rejected a claimant's argument that his two back injuries should be treated as a combined injury or occupational disease.