The Oregon Workers’ Compensation Division announced that the standard lodging reimbursement for injured workers who have to travel to medical appointments will increase about 2.1% to $98, effective Oct. 1.
The standard lodging rate is currently $96 per day.
In addition to increasing the standard rate, the WCD announced adjustments to some special higher rates authorized for specific counties. Higher rates are authorized for travel to Clackamas, Clatsop, Deschutes, Lane, Lincoln, Multnomah and Washington counties, depending on the time of the year.
For example, the WCD is increasi...
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