WCD Increases Reimbursement for Medical Travel

The Oregon Workers’ Compensation Division on Thursday announced that the reimbursement rate for injured workers who travel to medical appointments is increasing next year. The reimbursement rate will increase to 67 cents per mile on Jan. 1 from 65.5 cents per mile. Insurers must include a form to request reimbursement with each independent medical examination notice they send to injured workers. Carriers can create their own form or use the division’s Form 3921. An updated version of the division’s form with the 2024 mileage reimbursement rate is here. Reimbursement rates ...