Temporary disability and permanent disability benefits will increase by 3.709% in July to match the increase in Oregon’s state average weekly wage, the Workers’ Compensation Division announced.
At the same time, the limit on professional spending for vocational rehabilitation will increase by the same percentage.
The maximum temporary disability benefit for injuries suffered on or after July 1 will increase, to $1,389.05 from $1,339.37.
Permanent total disability benefits are calculated at two-thirds of the worker’s weekly wage, and for injuries occurring after 2018, are c...
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